Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Borstal
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Borstal and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Festivals
- Club open days
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in Borstal
How our fish and chip van for events works in Borstal
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and charity fundraisers and community events.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Borstal are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Events we cater in Borstal
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Borstal, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Community festivals
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
An event in Baty's Marsh means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
Also near Borstal
Other occasions in Borstal
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Access that avoids crowds
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Borstal
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Borstal?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Borstal
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Borstal and across Medway
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
Running an event in Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Borstal, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Borstal to London (26 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Matthew's, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre.
For events in ME1 and ME2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Borstal on the M2, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Borstal we cover include Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Borstal include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Borstal
Do you trade at school fairs around Borstal?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park in Baty's Marsh?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. For an evening event in Borstal, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, 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