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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chatham Waterfront events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Chatham Waterfront and across Medway.
- Country shows
- Sports days
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events in Chatham Waterfront
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Chatham Waterfront
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. For village fêtes and school summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and chips for your guests.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Chatham Waterfront are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. December events in Chatham Waterfront lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Chatham Waterfront? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chatham Waterfront
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Chatham Waterfront events: pitches and permissions
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chatham Waterfront. Chatham Waterfront is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Chatham station serves Chatham Waterfront directly. PTAs at schools such as Brompton-Westbrook Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
We take the van to events all over ME4, ME1 and ME7. Streets in the area include New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A231 close by, Chatham Waterfront is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Chatham Waterfront we cover include Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Chatham Waterfront includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find King's Arms (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (under half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Common questions in Chatham Waterfront
Which station is closest to Chatham Waterfront?
Chatham Waterfront has its own station: Chatham station.
Can you come to a school fair in Chatham Waterfront?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Chatham Waterfront?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Chatham Waterfront and the rest of Medway. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Chatham Waterfront? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chatham Waterfront?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Perfect for your event in Chatham Waterfront
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Divine, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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