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Fish and chip van hire in Chattenden, Medway
Fish and chip van hire in Chattenden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Chattenden
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Chattenden
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and visits to care homes and day centres.
In a hamlet or village like Chattenden, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Chattenden: venues, parking and local tips
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. People in Chattenden book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
After a service at Bishop Gundulph Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area. Local streets include Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Chattenden includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
Where the van can park in Chattenden
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Chattenden
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Chattenden
Is Chattenden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Chattenden?
Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chattenden.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Late September evenings in Chattenden lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Chattenden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Perfect for your event in Chattenden
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chattenden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Chattenden Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
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What else we do in Chattenden
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
- 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