Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Kemsley Street events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Kemsley Street.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Kemsley Street
How our fish and chip van hire works in Kemsley Street
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and evening wedding food.
In a hamlet or village like Kemsley Street, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Where the van can park in Kemsley Street
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Kemsley Street
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
FAQs for Kemsley Street
Can the van park in Levan Strice?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Kemsley Street from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Medway. Find your area.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Planning a chip van in Kemsley Street
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Kemsley Street, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Kemsley Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Kemsley Street to Canterbury (22 miles away).
A green space like Levan Strice is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Deanwood Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kemsley Street, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the ME7 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.1 miles north)
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van in Kemsley Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Kemsley Street until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Kemsley Street
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Events we cater in Kemsley Street
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Whatever the occasion in Kemsley Street, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Summer garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
After a service at Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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