Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Bush, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Lower Bush and the surrounding area.
- Christmas customer days
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Bush
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Lower Bush
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Medway, including Lower Bush
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Bush, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-year customer events and family Christmas get-togethers.
Near Lower Bush, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Also near Lower Bush
What else we do in Lower Bush
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Plan your Christmas party in Lower Bush around the dark: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Lower Bush
How far is Lower Bush from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Bush?
The closest is Cuxton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
How do you handle allergies?
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.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the queue dry
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send round an allergy question
Plan cover for the queue.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Festive bookings around Lower Bush
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Lower Bush is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Cuxton Community Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.1 miles east.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Upper Bush (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles east) and French Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Bush include Strood Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Bush?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
In Lower Bush and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Club and society Christmas socials
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Michael and All Angels draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or ME2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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