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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Higham, Medway
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Higham and across Medway.
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Fish and chip van for events in Higham
Fairs, fêtes and events in Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. In and around Higham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Higham is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Higham to London (24 miles away).
If your event is in Rede Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Higham station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
We take the van to events all over the ME3 and DA12 postcode area. Whether your event is on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Higham include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Fish and chip van for events in Higham, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Typical bookings include school summer fairs and agricultural and country shows, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural events near Higham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Perfect for your event in Higham
It keeps people on site for longer.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, events in Higham stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Higham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Higham
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Higham questions
Do you come out to small places like Higham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Higham close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to Higham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Higham is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- 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