Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Gadshill, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Gadshill.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Gadshill events
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree the terms in writing
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Fish and chip van for events in Gadshill, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Typical bookings include club open days and agricultural and country shows, with chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Gadshill might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What affects the price in Gadshill
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Gadshill are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Running an event in Gadshill
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Events in Gadshill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Gadshill is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Gadshill to London (about 25 miles away).
A school like Strood Academy can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
For events in ME3, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Gadshill include Higham Primary School (1 mile north) and Temple School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Sir John Falstaff Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Gadshill
More for events in Gadshill
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Gadshill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gadshill questions
Can you come to a school fair in Gadshill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Gadshill from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
Do you cover Gadshill?
We do. We serve events in Gadshill and across Medway. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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