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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Medway

Fish and chip van for events in all 68 towns and villages of Medway, with fish and chips cooked on the day, at the time you choose.

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Where we cater in Medway

A fish and chip van for festivals, fêtes, school fairs, sports days and community events. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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About fish and chip van for events in Medway

A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for fundraisers and feeding event crew.

We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside.

Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.

What it costs in Medway

Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.

Why book our van

The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Everything cooked to order at your event
Hot food handed straight over
A clear quote before booking

Getting a price

We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.

Local landmarks in Gillingham

Around Gillingham, we take the van to homes and venues near Chatham Free Library, The Robert Napier School and Featherby Junior School, among other places. Also close by are The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west), Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south), Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile north-east) and The Star pub (0.6 miles west). The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.

Running an event in Medway

Across Medway, fairs, fêtes and shows happen in Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester and in 48 villages and hamlets. Fish and chips suits town fairs and village fêtes alike.

Gillingham: For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 1.5 miles away. For an evening event in Gillingham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.

Looking after everyone

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:

Agree the terms in writing
Let us know about allergy rules on site
Display allergens for each stall
Share pitch details

Crew food is served at the agreed time.

Let visitors know there’s a chip van.

The menu, dish by dish

Curry sauce

Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.

Gravy

In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.

Should I sort the food myself?

Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.

If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.

A chip van compared with other options

At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues.

What your quote should include

Exactly what’s included in the price
When payment is due
The van’s size and access needs
How many hours the van serves

Working with your venue

If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.

Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.

Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Medway

How do you handle allergies?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.

How much space do you need?

A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.

What does the pitch need?

A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.

Can the van come to our fair?

Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.

Is the food cooked at the event?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.

Do we need to provide anything?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.

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

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