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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Twydall
Looking for a fish and chip van in Twydall? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Twydall events
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Twydall
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We are often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and wakes and celebrations of life, serving gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In a smaller place like Twydall, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Twydall: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Twydall?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Twydall, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. 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 with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Perfect for your event in Twydall
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
If you had Riverside Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Bringing the van to Twydall
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. Anywhere in ME8, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Among the historic houses close to Twydall are Restoration House (3.6 miles west) and Temple Manor (4.3 miles west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Twydall, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across the ME8 and ME7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Twydall is on the A2, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Twydall, we cover Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Twydall is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Twydall include Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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