Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in High Halstow
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in High Halstow.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire in High Halstow
About our fish and chip van hire in High Halstow
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for weddings, especially the evening and christmas parties.
For a rural spot like High Halstow, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Who books fish and chip van hire in High Halstow?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
In High Halstow and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
Churches such as Church of St Margaret rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
High Halstow: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Margaret?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to High Halstow?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The length of service
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in High Halstow
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Why choose a fish and chip van in High Halstow?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near High Halstow
More for events in High Halstow
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
High Halstow: venues, parking and local tips
High Halstow is in Medway. People in High Halstow book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 68 places across Medway. Our bookings stretch from High Halstow to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as High Halstow Primary Academy, can book the van as a food stall. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles south of the centre.
For events in ME3, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include The Street, Drayton Close and Valentine Drive; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Sharnal Street (1 mile south-east), Fenn Street (1 mile east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cooling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles south). Open spaces near High Halstow include Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near High Halstow include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Dog Public House (within half a mile south-west)
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Planning an evening event in High Halstow? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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