Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Cooling, Medway
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Cooling. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Depot Christmas treats
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Cooling
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Cooling
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Cooling
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. For christmas customer days and depot Christmas treats, we can cook curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Cooling, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Occasions we serve in Cooling
It is hot food on a cold day, served fast.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cooling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas family parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- End-of-year customer events
If people are coming by rail, Higham station is about 3.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. It gets dark in Cooling by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Put allergy details in writing
- December Fridays go first: book early
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
FAQs for Cooling
How far is Cooling from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Cooling?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Nearby places to Cooling
Other occasions in Cooling
Planning a Christmas party in Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in ME3, we can fry fresh for your guests. Cooling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
A Christmas fair at St James' Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME3, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Main Road and Cooling Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For Christmas parties just outside Cooling, we cover Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Cooling and the whole of Medway
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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