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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Upper Upnor
Fish and chip van for events in Upper Upnor: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Upper Upnor events
About our fish and chip van for events in Upper Upnor
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and feeding event crew, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
A fête near Upper Upnor might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Upper Upnor questions
Which station is closest to Upper Upnor?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Upper Upnor close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Upper Upnor
Also in Upper Upnor
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Community events around Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Upper Upnor will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Events in parks such as Lower Lines Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Philip & St James, are a natural home for a chip van.
Wherever your event is in ME2, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Upper Upnor we cover include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Upnor includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Perfect for your event in Upper Upnor
It suits almost every visitor.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Where the van can park in Upper Upnor
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Upnor? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, events in Upper Upnor stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. 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.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Events in Upper Upnor and across Medway
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- 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