Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Walderslade
We bring a fish and chip van to Walderslade and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Walderslade
About our fish and chip van hire in Walderslade
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. For big birthdays and staff thank-you lunches, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce for your guests.
Around Walderslade, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Walderslade: venues, parking and local tips
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Walderslade will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Walderslade is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Walderslade to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Tunbury Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. A green space like Westfield Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Walderslade is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Walderslade include the A2045, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Walderslade include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Also near Walderslade
Also in Walderslade
For event organisers in Walderslade
Parks, greens and streets generally 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. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Walderslade and the whole of Medway
- Classic food your guests already know
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Late September evenings in Walderslade lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Walderslade
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday celebrations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
Common questions in Walderslade
What’s the nearest station to Walderslade?
Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
How far is Walderslade from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Walderslade?
We do. We serve events in Walderslade and across Medway. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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