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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Twydall
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Twydall and across Medway.
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
- Festivals
Planning an event in Twydall?
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. Winter fairs in Twydall are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our fish and chip van for events works in Twydall
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Whether it’s village fêtes and agricultural and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For events in a place like Twydall, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Event catering near Twydall
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME8 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Twydall is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Holy Trinity Church, are a natural home for a chip van. If your event is in Riverside Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Medway takes in ME8 and ME7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A2 close by, Twydall is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Twydall we cover include Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Twydall is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Twydall includes Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
Questions from Twydall
Can you come to a school fair in Twydall?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Twydall from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
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What affects the price in Twydall
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Twydall
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Twydall
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Twydall
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
In Twydall and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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