Medway · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Hempstead
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Hempstead and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hempstead
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Party fish and chip van in Hempstead, fried fresh
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Whether it’s family parties with children and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
For a party in Hempstead, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll bring everything else. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Hosting a chip van party in Hempstead
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. From the centre of Hempstead to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Within reach of Hempstead are historic houses such as Restoration House (3.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (4.5 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. A christening at All Saints Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Hempstead is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over ME7 and ME8. Your party could be at a house on Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A278 close by, Hempstead is easy for us to reach for your party. Nearby, we also serve parties in Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
More for events in Hempstead
Common questions in Hempstead
How far is Hempstead from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hempstead?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hempstead
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Hempstead
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever the occasion in Hempstead, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
If you had South Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. Sunset in Hempstead 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Hempstead? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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