Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Rochester Riverside events
We bring a fish and chip van to Rochester Riverside and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Planning an event in Rochester Riverside?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Rochester Riverside
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. Whether it is evening wedding food and care home visits, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Around Rochester Riverside, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Planning an evening event in Rochester Riverside? 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Rochester Riverside
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Questions from Rochester Riverside
What’s the nearest station to Rochester Riverside?
Rochester Riverside has its own station: Rochester station.
Could you trade in The Paddock?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you come to Rochester Riverside?
Yes, we do. Rochester Riverside is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
A fish and chip van in Rochester Riverside: local details
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Rochester Riverside, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Rochester Riverside to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? Rochester Riverside has its own station, Rochester station.
Here we cover the ME1, ME2 and ME3 postcode area. Whether your event is on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are French Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Rochester Riverside includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eagle Tavern (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Rochester Riverside
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
After a service at Church of St Nicholas or St Michael the Archangel Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Towns and villages near Rochester Riverside
Other occasions in Rochester Riverside
- 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