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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chatham events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Chatham.
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
A chip van near Chatham
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Chatham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About our fish and chip van for events in Chatham
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it is school summer fairs and community open days, we will put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Chatham, busy events need traders who serve well; a short menu keeps the queue moving. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chatham
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. Events in Chatham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Chatham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
An event in Darland Banks means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Church fêtes, at churches such as Christ the King, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Chatham is on the A2 and A229, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Chatham, we also cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Chatham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chatham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Chatham include Walderslade Girls' School (under half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
Other occasions in Chatham
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Display allergens for each stall
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Occasions we serve in Chatham
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
For anyone arriving by train, Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Questions from Chatham
How far is Chatham from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Chatham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van come to Chatham?
We do. Chatham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Bookings across Medway, including Chatham
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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, use our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer fêtes in Chatham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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