Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Twydall, Medway
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Lower Twydall.
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Twydall
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Lower Twydall
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. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for community festivals and horse and dog shows.
A fête near Lower Twydall might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
For event organisers in Lower Twydall
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Winter fairs in Lower Twydall are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your visitors already know
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
What else we do in Lower Twydall
Event catering near Lower Twydall
Lower Twydall is about 1 mile north-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Events in Lower Twydall are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Lower Twydall is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
A summer fête at Holy Trinity Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles south-east.
Wherever your event is in ME7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Lower Twydall Lane, Grange Road and Lower Rainham Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Lower Twydall we cover include Grange (1 mile north-west), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south-west), Wigmore (2 miles south) and Darland (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Upnor Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Lower Twydall include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.9 miles south) and The Robert Napier School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Hastings Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Lower Twydall
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The minimum booking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
FAQs for Lower Twydall
Do you come out to small places like Lower Twydall?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at school fairs around Lower Twydall?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What are the terms for events?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
- 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