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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Gadshill events
Christmas party fish and chips in Gadshill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
- End-of-year customer events
A chip van near Gadshill
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Gadshill
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater club and society Christmas socials and new Year parties.
In winter near Gadshill, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gadshill?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Gadshill and the whole of Medway
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Agree the spot with the venue
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Gadshill in December: what to know
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Gadshill as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Gadshill to London (25 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Strood Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If people are coming by rail, Higham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Anywhere in ME3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Gadshill includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Higham Primary School (1 mile north) and Temple School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Gadshill
Other occasions in Gadshill
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Gadshill
Which station is closest to Gadshill?
Higham station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Could you trade in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you cover Gadshill?
Yes, we do. Gadshill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Occasions we serve in Gadshill
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. An afternoon Christmas party in Gadshill can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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