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Fish and chip van for parties in Park Wood, Medway
Party fish and chip van in Park Wood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Park Wood?
About our party fish and chip van in Park Wood
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and family parties with children, serving gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a party in Park Wood, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll do the rest. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Park Wood
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Park Wood is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Park Wood. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Park Wood parties: what to know
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For parties in Park Wood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 68 places in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Park Wood to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Parks such as Foxburrow Wood generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. For guests coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.5 miles away. Park Wood is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of ME8 and ME9 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Beke Road, Bond Road and Nares Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside Park Wood, we cover Wigmore (1 mile north), Kemsley Street (1 mile south-west), Hempstead (1 mile west), Bredhurst (1 mile south-west) and Scragged Oak (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Park Wood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.
- Schools near Park Wood include Rainham School for Girls (1.1 miles north) and Howard School (1.2 miles north)
Towns and villages near Park Wood
What else we do in Park Wood
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Park Wood questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Park Wood from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
Can the van come to Park Wood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Park Wood and the rest of Medway. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, generally. Tell us how many children to expect.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Park Wood?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
Whatever the occasion in Park Wood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Paul's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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