Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Cooling events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Cooling.
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Cooling?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Cooling
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater community festivals and club open days, serving curry sauce, chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Cooling, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Events we cater in Cooling
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Cooling hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors normally gather round the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, events in Cooling stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Cooling? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Places near Cooling
What else we do in Cooling
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Cooling
How far is Cooling from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Cooling?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Community events around Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For an event in Cooling, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Cooling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St James' Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We serve events across ME3 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Main Road and Cooling Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Cooling, we cover Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). The countryside around Cooling includes Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cooling? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, 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