Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Rainham, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Rainham and Medway, frying fresh at your venue.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Book the van in Rainham
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Rainham
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. Typical bookings include festive open days and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Christmas parties in Rainham are often at workplaces and clubs. We need a lit spot close to the door. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Park the van close to the door.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What affects the price in Rainham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Rainham
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Rainham and across Medway
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Festive bookings around Rainham
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Tell us where your Christmas party in Rainham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Rainham is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Rainham to Canterbury (21 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St Margaret's Church of England Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rainham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the ME8 and ME9 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Rainham, we cover Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). Rainham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
Also in Rainham
Rainham: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Rainham?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Could you trade in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not 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.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Rainham?
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
Whatever the occasion in Rainham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive open days
- Office Christmas parties
If a church like Church of St Margaret is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. December in Rainham means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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