Medway · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Lower Higham, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Lower Higham and across Medway.
- Garden get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van for Lower Higham events
Party fish and chip van in Lower Higham, cooked to order
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
Country parties near Lower Higham suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Show us where the van would go
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Lower Higham?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Retirement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (3 miles south) and Restoration House (3.4 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Also near Lower Higham
What else we do in Lower Higham
Hosting a chip van party in Lower Higham
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. People in Lower Higham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Lower Higham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Higham to London (25 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. For party guests on the train, Lower Higham has its own station, Higham station.
For parties in ME3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your party could be at a house on Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Lower Higham, we cover Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Autumn and winter parties in Lower Higham get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Lower Higham hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Lower Higham: your questions answered
Is Lower Higham close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
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.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
- 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