Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Lower Upnor
Bring the chip shop to your event in Lower Upnor. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christmas parties
A chip van near Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor questions
What’s the nearest station to Lower Upnor?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Upnor?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. Find your area.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Lower Upnor
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Whether it is weddings and evening receptions and visits to care homes and day centres, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
In a rural place like Lower Upnor, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Lower Upnor
What else we do in Lower Upnor
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Lower Upnor hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Medway, including Lower Upnor
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Around midsummer it stays light in Lower Upnor until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Lower Upnor
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
After a service at St Philip & St James, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Bringing the van to Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in ME2, we can bring the van to you. We cover 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (2 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If guests are travelling by rail, Strood station is about 1.6 miles away.
Events anywhere in ME2 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Upnor include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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