Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Upnor, Medway
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Upnor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Lower Upnor events
Where the van can park in Lower Upnor
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Upnor, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For church fêtes and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Lower Upnor, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Upnor
Do you come out to small places like Lower Upnor?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Lower Upnor?
Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
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 you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
For event organisers in Lower Upnor
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. For an evening event in Lower Upnor, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
We set up before visitors arrive.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Events in Lower Upnor and across Medway
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Event catering near Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Bookings in Lower Upnor come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Lower Upnor to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Philip & St James? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Events anywhere in ME2 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Nearby places to Lower Upnor
Also in Lower Upnor
- 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