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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Lower Higham events
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Higham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
Book the van in Lower Higham
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Higham, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and chips, and we’re frequently booked for church fêtes and school summer fairs.
A fête near Lower Higham might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree the terms in writing
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December events in Lower Higham lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Lower Higham events: pitches and permissions
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Lower Higham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 68 places in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Lower Higham to London (25 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A chip van draws people in. A school like Higham Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Wherever your event is in ME3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Lower Higham we cover include Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Higham include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (under half a mile east)
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Events we cater in Lower Higham
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
An event in Broomhill Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
Towns and villages near Lower Higham
More for events in Lower Higham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Medway, including Lower Higham
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Higham
Can you come to a school fair in Lower Higham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Lower Higham close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Can the van come to Lower Higham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lower Higham is within our area and the rest of Medway. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
- 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