Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Walderslade, Medway
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Walderslade.
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Walderslade events
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
About our fish and chip van for events in Walderslade
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festivals and sports tournaments.
Around Walderslade, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Also near Walderslade
Other occasions in Walderslade
Walderslade events: pitches and permissions
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. Bookings in Walderslade come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Walderslade is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north. Running a fête for a church like St William's Church? A chip van draws people in. 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.
We cover events in every part of the ME5 postcode area. Local streets include Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Walderslade sits on or near the A2045, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Walderslade, we cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Walderslade includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Walderslade include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Winter fairs in Walderslade are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree who removes waste
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Walderslade?
We keep cooking in the rain.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Walderslade, people book us for events such as:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
A school like Tunbury Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Walderslade?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Walderslade
Could you trade in Westfield Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Walderslade close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
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. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Walderslade?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
- 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