Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rainham, Medway
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Rainham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for Rainham events
Fish and chip van for events in Rainham, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports days and sports club events and race days.
In Rainham, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. Fish and chips suits any of them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer fêtes in Rainham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Rainham
Other occasions in Rainham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Rainham: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you come to a school fair in Rainham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do anything other than 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Event catering near Rainham
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Rainham will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Rainham is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rainham to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like St Margaret's Church of England Junior School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station is about 0.5 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Rainham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in ME8 and ME9, we can fry fresh for your visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Rainham has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rainham?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan bins near food stalls
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
- 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