Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Wigmore, Medway
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Wigmore.
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year customer events
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DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Christmas party fish and chips in Wigmore, cooked to order
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for christmas fairs at schools and new Year parties.
Around Wigmore, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
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What else we do in Wigmore
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Wigmore
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wigmore.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Wigmore in December: what to know
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Christmas parties in Wigmore are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wigmore to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Park Wood Infant School, suit a chip van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wigmore, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME8 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Wigmore, we also cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Wigmore
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wigmore and Medway:
- Staff Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Paul's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Send round an allergy question
- Confirm allergies by email
- Book as early as possible for December
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Wigmore; light the path to the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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