Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wallend, Medway
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Wallend? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Wallend
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Wallend
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. For school summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Wallend, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Winter fairs in Wallend are dark by about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Details of any power or water on site
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Community events around Wallend
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Wallend, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Wallend is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St James, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Anywhere in ME3, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Wallend sits on or near the B2001, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Wallend include Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The Hogarth Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Wallend
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Can’t 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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share pitch details
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. 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 Wallend hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Questions from Wallend
Can you come to a school fair in Wallend?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Wallend close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When 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 is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Perfect for your event in Wallend
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
A school like St James Church of England Primary Academy can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
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Other occasions in Wallend
- 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