Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Cooling Street, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Cooling Street and across Medway.
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
A chip van near Cooling Street
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Cooling Street
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For staff Christmas parties and depot Christmas treats, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
In winter near Cooling Street, we need firm ground and light. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Cooling Street, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in Cooling Street. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Cooling Street hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
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Common questions in Cooling Street
Is Cooling Street close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Cooling Street?
Higham station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Keep the queue dry
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Cooling Street; park the van where there’s good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Cooling Street in December: what to know
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For Christmas parties in Cooling Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Cooling Street is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
A Christmas fair at St James' Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Higham station is about 2.2 miles away.
We serve Christmas parties across ME3 and the streets around it. For Christmas parties just outside Cooling Street, we cover Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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