Medway · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Rochester
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Rochester. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Rochester
Christmas party fish and chips in Rochester, fried fresh
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, with service timed to each group. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for office Christmas parties and festive open days.
Christmas parties in Rochester are frequently at workplaces and clubs. We need a lit spot close to the door. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Rochester?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rochester and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
For colleagues travelling by train, Rochester station is in Rochester itself.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
Places near Rochester
Other occasions in Rochester
Christmas catering near Rochester
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. From the centre of Rochester to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Rochester is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
For Christmas parties in ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A2 and A226, Rochester is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. If your venue is just outside Rochester, we also cover Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). Rochester is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile east) and French Hospital (within half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Crown Hotel (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (less than half a mile north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east)
What affects the price in Rochester
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. It gets dark in Rochester by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to 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.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rochester?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Rochester hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Rochester
What’s the nearest station to Rochester?
Rochester station, in Rochester itself.
Can the van park in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
- 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