Medway · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Chatham
Bring the chip shop to your party in Chatham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Engagement parties
A chip van near Chatham
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Party fish and chip van in Chatham, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. Whether it’s garden parties and summer get-togethers and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Chatham, parties range from back gardens to function rooms and clubs. We need a level spot to park. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Finish with the birthday cake.
What affects the price in Chatham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
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 will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chatham
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
What else we do in Chatham
Common questions in Chatham
We are gathering after a service at Christ the King: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Chatham close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Hosting a chip van party in Chatham
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. We cover Chatham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Chatham often works. Thinking of using Darland Banks? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Chatham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Chatham sits on or near the A2 and A229, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Chatham we cover include Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Chatham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chatham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Walderslade Girls' School (within half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Chatham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Who books party fish and chip van in Chatham?
You do not need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
In Chatham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family parties with children
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Engagement parties
If the day starts at Christ the King, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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