Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hempstead
Looking for a fish and chip van in Hempstead? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire for Hempstead events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hempstead
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. For wakes and gatherings after a funeral and village fêtes and school fairs, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a place the size of Hempstead, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van in Hempstead? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Hempstead, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hempstead
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Hempstead close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Hempstead: venues, parking and local tips
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. For events in Hempstead, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hempstead. We serve 68 places across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Hempstead to Canterbury (23 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hempstead Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. Parks such as South Wood usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hempstead, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the ME7 and ME8 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Hempstead include the A278, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Hempstead we cover include Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hempstead include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
More for events in Hempstead
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Who books fish and chip van hire in Hempstead?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
In Hempstead and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Historic houses near Hempstead include Restoration House (3.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (4.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
For event organisers in Hempstead
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hempstead? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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