Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Upper Bush events
We bring a fish and chip van to Upper Bush and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire for Upper Bush events
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Bush, fried fresh
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. For evening wedding food and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
For a rural spot like Upper Bush, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Bush
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Who books fish and chip van hire in Upper Bush?
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Bush, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
Coming by train? Cuxton station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Upper Bush
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Places near Upper Bush
Also in Upper Bush
FAQs for Upper Bush
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Upper Bush from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you come to Upper Bush?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Upper Bush and across Medway. Send us your date to check availability.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Upper Bush, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Bringing the van to Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Upper Bush or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Upper Bush to London (24 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Upper Bush are Starkey Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Cobham College (1.8 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Cuxton Community Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in ME2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Upper Bush, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Upper Bush includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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