Medway · England
Fish and chip van hire in Wainscott, Medway
Planning a fish and chip van in Wainscott? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Wainscott
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wainscott? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Wainscott
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for care home visits and gatherings after a funeral.
In and around Wainscott, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wainscott
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Towns and villages near Wainscott
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Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Wainscott, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Wainscott questions
Which station is closest to Wainscott?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Wainscott from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Wainscott?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Fish and chip van hire around Wainscott
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wainscott. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wainscott to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Strood station is about 1.1 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (1.7 miles south) and Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Anywhere in ME2 and ME3, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Wainscott we cover include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south) and French Hospital (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Wainscott includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Temple School (0.9 miles west) and The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
- 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