Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Gillingham
Looking for a fish and chip van in Gillingham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Gillingham
Fish and chip van hire in Gillingham, cooked to order
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. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for fish and chip days at care homes and weddings, especially the evening.
In a town the size of Gillingham, a fish and chip van works at home, at hired venues and at work. If the site is central, tell us about access and height limits. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Fish and chip van hire around Gillingham
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. Around Gillingham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Gillingham is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Gillingham to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Featherby Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Gillingham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Gillingham is on the A2 and A231, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Gillingham we cover include Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Gillingham include The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (0.6 miles west)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Gillingham hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Gillingham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Also in Gillingham
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Planning a fish and chip van in Gillingham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Gillingham
How far is Gillingham from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Count children separately
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put bins and napkins by the van
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Gillingham?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Gillingham:
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
If you had Ambley Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- 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