Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Chatham
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Chatham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire for Chatham events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Chatham
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and summer garden parties.
Busy roads and town-centre parking are the main things to plan for an event in Chatham; once parked, everything happens in the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
What else we do in Chatham
Events we cater in Chatham
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
In Chatham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wayfield Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Where the van can park in Chatham
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins near the queue
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Medway, including Chatham
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Evenings in Chatham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chatham, and we will check the date and send a price.
Bringing the van to Chatham
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Chatham, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chatham to Canterbury (24 miles away).
After a service at Christ the King, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Chatham include Restoration House (2.4 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (2.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chatham. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You will find Chatham on the A2 and A229, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Chatham, we also cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Chatham has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chatham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Walderslade Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Chatham
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Christ the King: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to Chatham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Chatham is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
For event organisers in Chatham
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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.
- 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