Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Cuxton events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Cuxton and across Medway.
- Community events and fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Cuxton?
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
About our fish and chip van hire in Cuxton
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Popular choices include gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for evening wedding food and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere as small as Cuxton, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van in Cuxton: local details
Cuxton is about 2 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. In and around Cuxton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Cuxton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cuxton to London (25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Cuxton: Cuxton station. PTAs at schools such as Cuxton Community Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in ME2, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Charles Drive and James Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Cuxton, we also cover Lower Bush (1 mile west), North Halling (1 mile south-west), Upper Bush (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile east) and Halling (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east), Park Wood (7 miles east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (2.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-east)
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Around midsummer it stays light in Cuxton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Nearby places to Cuxton
Also in Cuxton
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Cuxton questions
How far is Cuxton from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Cuxton 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.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What affects the price in Cuxton
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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