Medway · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Grain
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Grain.
- Naming days and christenings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Planning an event in Grain?
Party fish and chip van in Grain, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Country parties near Grain suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Have a back-up for special diets
After service, we pack up.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Grain
Is Grain close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
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 will tell you what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Grain is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Grain
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
More for events in Grain
Occasions we serve in Grain
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Party venues around Grain
Grain is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Wherever your party is in the ME3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Grain is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on High Street, Power Station Road and Chapel Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to parties in Wallend (1 mile west), Blue Town (2 miles south-east), Sheerness (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (11 miles south-west) and Luton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bluetown Heritage Centre (1.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Hogarth Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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