Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Dunn Street events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Dunn Street and across Medway.
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Dunn Street?
Dunn Street: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Dunn Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
About our fish and chip van hire in Dunn Street
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and wakes and celebrations of life, with haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like Dunn Street, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planning a chip van in Dunn Street
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. From the centre of Dunn Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Dunn Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Thinking of using South Wood? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Coming by train? The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Dunn Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in ME7 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Dunn Street
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Dunn Street
Other occasions in Dunn Street
Perfect for your event in Dunn Street
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
In Dunn Street and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
PTAs at schools such as Swingate Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Dunn Street
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
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, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. By late September, sunset in Dunn Street is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Dunn Street, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Dunn Street and the whole of Medway
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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