Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cooling Street, Medway
Bring the chip shop to your event in Cooling Street. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Cooling Street events
Fish and chip van for events in Cooling Street, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. We are frequently asked to cater fundraisers and festivals, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
Rural events near Cooling Street can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
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.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Running an event in Cooling Street
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cooling Street and nearby villages. Cooling Street is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
A summer fête at St James' Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Higham station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Anywhere in ME3, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to events in Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Cooling Street includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
Also near Cooling Street
What else we do in Cooling Street
Where the van can park in Cooling Street
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Cooling Street?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A school like Cliffe Woods Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter fairs in Cooling Street are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Common questions in Cooling Street
Do you come out to small places like Cooling Street?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Cooling Street?
Higham station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van come to Cooling Street?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Cooling Street and the rest of Medway. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Cooling Street?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cooling Street.
- 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