Medway · England
Fish and chip van hire in Frindsbury, Medway
Fish and chip van hire in Frindsbury: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Frindsbury?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Fish and chip van hire in Frindsbury, fried fresh
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For big birthdays and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
There may be a hall or club near Frindsbury if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning a chip van in Frindsbury
Frindsbury is about 1 mile north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Frindsbury will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Frindsbury is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
After a service at All Saints Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Parks such as Broomhill Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Events anywhere in ME2 and ME1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Mill Road, Grove Road and Bowes Road, wherever the van can park. Frindsbury is on the A289, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Rochester Riverside (1 mile south), Brompton (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (5 miles south), Twydall (4 miles south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.6 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Frindsbury includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (0.8 miles north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Frindsbury
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Frindsbury close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. By late September, sunset in Frindsbury 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.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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