Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Upper Halling, Medway
Fish and chip van for events in Upper Halling: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Community festivals
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
Book the van in Upper Halling
About our fish and chip van for events in Upper Halling
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it is community festivals and agricultural and country shows, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Upper Halling, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 nobody has to miss the event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer events in Upper Halling have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree who removes waste
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Running an event in Upper Halling
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. For an event in Upper Halling, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Upper Halling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Halling station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre.
We take the van to events all over the ME2 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Upper Halling, we cover Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Black Boy pub (under half a mile south-west)
Where the van can park in Upper Halling
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Upper Halling
It keeps people on site for longer.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
- Club open days
If your event is in Holborough Marshes, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
Places near Upper Halling
What else we do in Upper Halling
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Upper Halling
Do you trade at school fairs around Upper Halling?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Upper Halling close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Upper Halling? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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