Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Upchurch events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your team in Upchurch and across Kent.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Project milestones
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Fresh fish and chips in Upchurch
Corporate fish and chip catering in Upchurch, cooked to order
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. For shift teams at depots and warehouses and friday lunch treats, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Upchurch, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. For a staff lunch in Upchurch, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check access and send a quote, with anything your site needs from us.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Upchurch
Other occasions in Upchurch
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a team lunch in Upchurch
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Upchurch is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Upchurch is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Upchurch is about 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For staff events in ME9 and ME8, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover staff events in Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upchurch include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
FAQs for Upchurch
How far is Upchurch from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Upchurch?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your staff, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upchurch
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Upchurch
It gets people out of their usual groups.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Upchurch book the van for events such as:
- Celebrating a big win
- Lunch for site crews
- Leaving dos
- Open days
For staff and visitors coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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