Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Church Street events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Church Street. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Book the van in Church Street
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Church Street
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraisers and sports club events and race days.
A fête near Church Street might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Church Street events: pitches and permissions
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Church Street. Church Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
A summer fête at St Mary's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.7 miles south)
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer fêtes in Church Street 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.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share any nut or allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Also near Church Street
What else we do in Church Street
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Common questions in Church Street
Is Church Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at school fairs around Church Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you cover Church Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Church Street and the rest of Medway. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Occasions we serve in Church Street
It keeps people on site for longer.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Higham Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, 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. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cover Church Street and the whole of Medway
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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