Medway · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Gillingham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Gillingham and Medway, frying fresh at your venue.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips for Gillingham events
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Gillingham
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Whether it is festive family gatherings and new Year parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
For a Christmas party in Gillingham, a car park near the door is ideal, so nobody is out in the cold for long. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Gillingham in December: what to know
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. Wherever your Christmas party is in the ME8 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Gillingham is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Holy Trinity Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. A winter fair at a school like Featherby Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Gillingham, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Medway takes in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You will find Gillingham on the A2 and A231, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (0.6 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles west)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Book as early as possible for December
- Confirm allergies by email
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or ME8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why Gillingham hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Gillingham?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Gillingham book the van for occasions like:
- Christmas customer days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Train travellers will want to know that Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for Gillingham
Which station is closest to Gillingham?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Gillingham close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening normally works best. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
More for events in Gillingham
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. An afternoon Christmas party in Gillingham can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Gillingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Gillingham
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Gillingham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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