Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Church Street
We bring a fish and chip van across Church Street and Medway, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire in Church Street
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Fish and chip van hire in Church Street, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and work Christmas parties, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like Church Street, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Medway, including Church Street
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Church Street
Other occasions in Church Street
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. By late September, sunset in Church Street is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Church Street
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Church Street
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Church Street?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Church Street
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday celebrations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
A fish and chip van in Church Street: local details
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. People in Church Street book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Church Street is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Church Street to London (25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Higham station is about 0.9 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like Higham Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Events anywhere in ME3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. For events just outside Church Street, we cover Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Church Street includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.7 miles south)
- 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