Medway · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Rainham, Medway
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Rainham.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in Rainham
Party fish and chip van in Rainham, fried fresh
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for get-togethers with old friends and street parties and neighbourhood events.
In Rainham, home and the local hall are popular party venues. The van works at both, given somewhere to park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
FAQs for Rainham
Can the van park in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Rainham?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can the van come to Rainham?
We do. Rainham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Other occasions in Rainham
For event organisers in Rainham
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Show us where the van would go
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
It is worth telling the neighbours.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Rainham
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.5 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
Where the van can park in Rainham
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planning a party in Rainham
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For parties in Rainham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Rainham. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Rainham to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Thinking of using Foxburrow Wood? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Among the historic houses close to Rainham are Restoration House (4.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rainham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Medway takes in ME8 and ME9, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Rainham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Rainham include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For a late-May party in Rainham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Rainham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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