Medway · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Upper Upnor
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your team in Upper Upnor.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Customer days
- Summer staff parties
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Upnor
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Upper Upnor
The van parks in the car park or yard, so staff do not have to go anywhere. Typical bookings include retirement send-offs and warehouse, depot and site teams, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Upper Upnor, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Staff lunches in Upper Upnor: access and travel
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Upnor is well within our area, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Strood station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Among the historic houses close to Upper Upnor are Restoration House (1.6 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Whether your staff event is on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include 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).
Nearby you’ll also find 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 (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a 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 you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your staff event. We handle the cooking and serving. Lunchtime staff treats in Upper Upnor are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 3:50pm in December.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- 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 staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Upper Upnor
Can the van park in Lower Lines Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Upper Upnor?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
More for events in Upper Upnor
- 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