Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Upper Upnor
Planning a fish and chip van in Upper Upnor? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Upper Upnor?
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Upnor, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for festive get-togethers and garden get-togethers.
In a rural place like Upper Upnor, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Upper Upnor hosts choose us
- We cover Upper Upnor and the whole of Medway
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
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What else we do in Upper Upnor
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Count children separately
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Upper Upnor. In Upper Upnor, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Upper Upnor? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Upper Upnor
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
In Upper Upnor and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
Churches such as St Philip & St James rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Common questions in Upper Upnor
Which station is closest to Upper Upnor?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How far is Upper Upnor from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Bringing the van to Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Upper Upnor will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Upper Upnor are Restoration House (1.6 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Wainscott Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We serve events across ME2. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upper Upnor
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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