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Party Fish and Chip Van in Lower Rainham
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Lower Rainham.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Party fish and chip van in Lower Rainham
Lower Rainham parties: what to know
Lower Rainham is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lower Rainham and nearby villages. Lower Rainham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Berengrave Chalk Pit normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lower Rainham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of ME8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include West Motney Way, Motney Hill Road and Nuthatch Place, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lower Rainham, we also cover Rainham (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-east), Upchurch (1 mile east), Meresborough (2 miles south) and Breach (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (5 miles west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles west) and Upnor Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Lower Rainham include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.8 miles south-west) and Howard School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Mariners pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Party fish and chip van in Lower Rainham, fried fresh
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
A country party near Lower Rainham is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
A few lights around the van look great.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Lower Rainham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. At midsummer, it is light in Lower Rainham until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Lower Rainham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Common questions in Lower Rainham
Which station is closest to Lower Rainham?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Who books party fish and chip van in Lower Rainham?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
These are some of the bookings we take in Lower Rainham and Medway:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
For guests coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What the van needs
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
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lower Rainham
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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