Medway · England
Fish and chip van hire in Brompton, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van across Brompton and Medway, cooking to order on site.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
Book the van in Brompton
About our fish and chip van hire in Brompton
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and fish and chip days at care homes, with cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There may be a hall or club near Brompton if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Perfect for your event in Brompton
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Brompton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
- Company team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? Chatham station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
Towns and villages near Brompton
Other occasions in Brompton
Brompton questions
Can you serve after a service at Brompton Garrison Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Brompton?
Chatham station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Planning an evening event in Brompton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
After service, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
What affects the price in Brompton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Brompton
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. People in Brompton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Brompton is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Brompton to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (1.1 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. After a service at Brompton Garrison Church or St Michael the Archangel Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Anywhere in ME4, ME7 and ME2, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.2 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Brompton Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include King George V Public House (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Brompton and across Medway
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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