Medway · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Higham events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Higham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Children’s parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Higham?
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Party fish and chip van in Higham, cooked to order
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for street parties and neighbourhood events and summer garden parties.
Near Higham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Questions from Higham
What’s the nearest station to Higham?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Occasions we serve in Higham
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it’s fun.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Local halls and clubs near Higham are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
Towns and villages near Higham
Also in Higham
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Higham
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A few lights around the van look great.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Midsummer parties in Higham stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Get 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. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Hosting a chip van party in Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your party in Higham will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
A green space like Rede Common is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the ME3 and DA12 postcode area. Whether your party is on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Higham we cover include Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
- 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