Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Chatham Waterfront, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Chatham Waterfront.
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
Planning an event in Chatham Waterfront?
Christmas party fish and chips in Chatham Waterfront, fried fresh
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for christmas customer days and staff Christmas parties.
At a festive party in Chatham Waterfront, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
What affects the price in Chatham Waterfront
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas catering near Chatham Waterfront
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your Christmas party is in the ME4 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Chatham Waterfront is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Chatham Waterfront has its own station, Chatham station. With the A231 nearby, December journeys to Chatham Waterfront are straightforward.
Anywhere in ME4, ME1 and ME7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Chatham Waterfront is on the A231, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Chatham Waterfront, we also cover Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chatham Waterfront include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find King's Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. It gets dark in Chatham Waterfront by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Chatham Waterfront
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
Whatever the occasion in Chatham Waterfront, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- End-of-year customer events
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Brompton-Westbrook Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chatham Waterfront
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Questions from Chatham Waterfront
Which station is closest to Chatham Waterfront?
Chatham Waterfront has its own station: Chatham station.
How far is Chatham Waterfront from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
When should we eat?
Food early on is typically wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Places near Chatham Waterfront
More for events in Chatham Waterfront
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch