Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Park Wood, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Park Wood.
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Park Wood
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Park Wood
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater country shows and food for volunteers.
For events in a place like Park Wood, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
FAQs for Park Wood
Could you trade in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
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.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Perfect for your event in Park Wood
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Park Wood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
An event in Foxburrow Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Community events around Park Wood
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For events in Park Wood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Park Wood to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Paul's Church? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Park Wood Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the ME8 and ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Beke Road, Bond Road and Nares Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Wigmore (1 mile north), Kemsley Street (1 mile south-west), Hempstead (1 mile west), Bredhurst (1 mile south-west) and Scragged Oak (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (4 miles north-west). Park Wood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Park Wood include Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.
- Schools near Park Wood include Rainham School for Girls (1.1 miles north) and Howard School (1.2 miles north)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Park Wood, and we will check the date and send a price.
Where the van can park in Park Wood
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Access that avoids crowds
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Park Wood
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree who removes waste
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Summer fêtes in Park Wood have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. 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
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your visitors already know
Also near Park Wood
More for events in Park Wood
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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