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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Lower Rainham events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Lower Rainham.
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Lower Rainham
Perfect for your event in Lower Rainham
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lower Rainham book the van for events such as:
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Rainham, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for food for volunteers and village fêtes.
At a fête or show near Lower Rainham, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Details of any power or water on site
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. For an evening event in Lower Rainham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lower Rainham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Lower Rainham: your questions answered
Is Lower Rainham close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Lower Rainham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Event catering near Lower Rainham
Lower Rainham is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Lower Rainham will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Lower Rainham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station. If your event is in Berengrave Chalk Pit, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Lower Rainham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across the ME8 postcode area and the streets around it. From West Motney Way, Motney Hill Road and Nuthatch Place or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Lower Rainham we cover include Rainham (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-east), Upchurch (1 mile east), Meresborough (2 miles south) and Breach (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (5 miles west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles west) and Upnor Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Lower Rainham include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.8 miles south-west) and Howard School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Mariners pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Lower Rainham
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Events in Lower Rainham and across Medway
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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