Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rochester, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Rochester and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in Rochester
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Fish and chip van for events in Rochester, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Whether it’s sports days and horse and dog shows, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
A town like Rochester has schools, churches, clubs and parks that run events through the year. A chip van suits all of them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Perfect for your event in Rochester
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Rochester book the van for events such as:
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If visitors are coming by train, Rochester station is in Rochester itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
What affects the price in Rochester
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer events in Rochester have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Rochester
What else we do in Rochester
Running an event in Rochester
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. Around Rochester, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Rochester is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Rochester to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Events in parks such as Broomhill Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Rochester include the A2 and A226, so getting the van to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). Rochester is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (within half a mile east) and French Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Crown Hotel (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (within half a mile north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rochester?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Common questions in Rochester
How far is Rochester from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree the terms in writing
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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