Medway · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Rochester, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Rochester.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Fresh fish and chips in Rochester
A chip van compared with other options
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Rochester hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Medway, including Rochester
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Party fish and chip van in Rochester, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. We’re often asked to cater family reunions and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In Rochester, home and the local hall are popular party venues. The van works at both, as long as there is a spot outside. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Questions from Rochester
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: 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. Send us the address.
How far is Rochester from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll say what we need.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
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.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Nearby places to Rochester
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. A summer party in Rochester stays light until about 9:20pm 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 the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let your neighbours know
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Party venues around Rochester
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. In and around Rochester, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 68 places in Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Rochester to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Rochester are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home. If you had Broomhill Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
We cover parties in every part of the ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4 postcode area. We can serve a party on streets such as High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A2 and A226, Rochester is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Rochester, we also cover Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). Rochester is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (under half a mile east) and French Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Royal Crown Hotel (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Rochester
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (within half a mile south-east) and Temple Manor (within half a mile west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- 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