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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hoo St Werburgh
Fish and chip van for events in Hoo St Werburgh: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Hoo St Werburgh
About our fish and chip van for events in Hoo St Werburgh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are curry sauce, chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and fish and chip supper nights.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Hoo St Werburgh are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Hoo St Werburgh: your questions answered
Is Hoo St Werburgh close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hoo St Werburgh?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Event catering near Hoo St Werburgh
Hoo St Werburgh is about 4 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Events in Hoo St Werburgh are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
We take the van to events all over the ME3 postcode area. Whether your event is on Walters Road, St Johns Road and Bell's Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Chattenden (1 mile west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-east), Lower Upnor (2 miles south-west), Kingsnorth (2 miles east) and Tunbridge Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south-west) and Luton (4 miles south). Hoo St Werburgh is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Chequer's Public House (0.5 miles south)
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Winter fairs in Hoo St Werburgh are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hoo St Werburgh? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Hoo St Werburgh
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Werburgh, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share any nut or allergy policies
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For event organisers in Hoo St Werburgh
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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