Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Upper Upnor, Medway
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Upper Upnor. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive open days
- Lights switch-on events
Christmas party fish and chips in Upper Upnor
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Upper Upnor
Is Upper Upnor close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Upnor?
Strood station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to Upper Upnor?
We do. We serve events in Upper Upnor and across Medway. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Upper Upnor
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. Typical bookings include festive open days and work Christmas parties, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a Christmas party near Upper Upnor, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Events we cater in Upper Upnor
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive open days
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wainscott Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
More for events in Upper Upnor
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Upper Upnor; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book our van in Upper Upnor
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Upper Upnor and across Medway
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Upnor? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Upper Upnor in December: what to know
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Around Upper Upnor, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Philip & St James draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Strood station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME2 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For Christmas parties just outside Upper Upnor, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Upnor includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Where the van can park in Upper Upnor
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upper Upnor
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, 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