Medway · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Kemsley Street, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Kemsley Street.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Kemsley Street?
Kemsley Street parties: what to know
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Kemsley Street as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Kemsley Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Kemsley Street to Canterbury (22 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If you had Levan Strice in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Kemsley Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover parties in Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Kemsley Street includes Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.1 miles north)
How our party fish and chip van works in Kemsley Street
You don’t need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. For summer garden parties and family parties with children, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
A country party near Kemsley Street is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Who books party fish and chip van in Kemsley Street?
It is a real treat for guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Street parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Family parties with children
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let your neighbours know
- Give us separate numbers for children
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Common questions in Kemsley Street
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. We handle the cooking and serving. A summer party in Kemsley Street stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. There’s 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.
Why Kemsley Street hosts choose us
- Events in Kemsley Street and across Medway
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Kemsley Street
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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