Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Fenn Street events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Fenn Street.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near Fenn Street
Fish and chip van hire in Fenn Street, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for christmas parties and staff lunches and team days.
Somewhere as small as Fenn Street, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Fenn Street questions
How far is Fenn Street from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Fenn Street?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Towns and villages near Fenn Street
Also in Fenn Street
A fish and chip van in Fenn Street: local details
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. For events in Fenn Street, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Fenn Street. Fenn Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as High Halstow Primary Academy, can book the van as a food stall. After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
We take the van to events all over the ME3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Fenn Street includes Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Late September evenings in Fenn Street lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Fenn Street?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Fenn Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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