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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wigmore
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Wigmore. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Wigmore
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Wigmore
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is company team days and weddings, especially the evening, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
In a smaller place like Wigmore, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently 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. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for evening service: around Wigmore, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
A fish and chip van in Wigmore: local details
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Wigmore, and we will plan access and set-up. Wigmore is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Park Wood Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. After a service at St Paul's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Wigmore is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over ME8 and the streets around it. From Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For event organisers in Wigmore
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
The fryers take a little while to heat, 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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Wigmore: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Paul's 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Wigmore?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wigmore. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Wigmore?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (4.4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
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Also in Wigmore
- 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