Medway · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Lower Upnor
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Upnor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- End-of-year customer events
- New Year parties
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Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Upnor, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. We are frequently asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
In winter near Lower Upnor, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
For event organisers in Lower Upnor
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lower Upnor? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, 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.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Lower Upnor; park the van where there’s good light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Lower Upnor, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Christmas catering near Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Lower Upnor, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Philip & St James draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME2 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Lower Upnor questions
Is Lower Upnor close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Lower Upnor?
Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you cover Lower Upnor?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lower Upnor is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Medway, including Lower Upnor
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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