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Fish and chip van hire in Cooling, Medway
Bring the chip shop to your event in Cooling. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire for Cooling events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Cooling
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. For birthday celebrations and company team days, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like Cooling, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Cooling, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Cooling? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Cooling. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Cooling hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Medway, including Cooling
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Where the van can park in Cooling
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Also near Cooling
What else we do in Cooling
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Bringing the van to Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Cooling, and we will plan access and set-up. Cooling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cooling to London (27 miles away).
After a service at St James' Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Higham station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Main Road and Cooling Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
FAQs for Cooling
Is Cooling close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at St James' Church: can you come?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to Cooling?
We do. We serve events in Cooling and across Medway. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Perfect for your event in Cooling
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cooling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (4.9 miles south) and Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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