Medway · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Rochester Riverside
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Rochester Riverside.
- PTA Christmas events
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips for Rochester Riverside events
Festive bookings around Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your Christmas party in Rochester Riverside will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Rochester Riverside to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Nicholas can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
This part of Medway takes in ME1, ME2 and ME3, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Rochester Riverside includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester Riverside include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
Christmas party fish and chips in Rochester Riverside, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and christmas markets and fairs.
In Rochester Riverside, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rochester Riverside? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Keep the queue dry
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Also near Rochester Riverside
Also in Rochester Riverside
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rochester Riverside?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why Rochester Riverside hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Questions from Rochester Riverside
Could you trade in The Paddock?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Rochester Riverside?
Rochester Riverside has its own station: Rochester station.
When should we book for December?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is normally wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Plan your Christmas party in Rochester Riverside around the dark: 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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