Medway · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Cooling Street
Bring the chip shop to your party in Cooling Street. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Cooling Street?
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Cooling Street
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It is food every generation enjoys. For family celebrations after a christening and neighbourhood get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Cooling Street, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Cooling Street hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Cooling Street questions
We’re gathering after a service at St James' Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Cooling Street from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van come to Cooling Street?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Cooling Street and across Medway. Send us your date to check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cooling Street.
Can you park at our house?
Generally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Also near Cooling Street
Other occasions in Cooling Street
What affects the price in Cooling Street
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Hosting a chip van party in Cooling Street
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cooling Street. We take the van to 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Within reach of Cooling Street are historic houses such as Temple Manor (3.9 miles south) and Restoration House (3.9 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. For party guests on the train, Higham station is about 2.2 miles away.
Parties anywhere in ME3 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Cooling Street, we also cover Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cooling Street include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Cooling Street include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Cooling Street
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Cooling Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
After a christening at a church like St James' Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Autumn and winter parties in Cooling Street get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Cooling Street
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- A photo of the parking spot helps
Plan where the queue stands.
Plan cover in case of showers.
- 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