Medway · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Borstal, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Borstal and the surrounding area.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Children’s parties
- Leaving parties
A chip van near Borstal
What affects the price in Borstal
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Borstal
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Whether it’s leaving parties and birthday parties, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Parties around Borstal are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Count children separately
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Have a back-up for special diets
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Plan cover in case of showers.
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, it is light in Borstal until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Borstal
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Borstal and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
Local halls and clubs near Borstal are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning a party in Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Borstal to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Borstal is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Borstal to London (26 miles away).
A christening at St Matthew's followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre.
For parties in ME1 and ME2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Borstal sits on or near the M2, which makes travel to your party easy. Nearby, we also serve parties in Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Borstal includes Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Borstal include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Borstal and across Medway
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Borstal
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Borstal: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Borstal?
Cuxton station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Can the van park in Baty's Marsh?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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