Medway · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Strood, Medway
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Strood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Engagement parties
- Children’s parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Planning an event in Strood?
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:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Party fish and chip van for your party in Strood
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and family reunions, serving haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Strood often happen at home or in a local hall. The van works at both, given somewhere to park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Strood
What else we do in Strood
Party venues around Strood
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Strood and the surrounding area. We serve 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Strood to London (26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Strood station, about 1 mile east. Historic houses near Strood include Temple Manor (0.5 miles south-east) and Restoration House (1.2 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the ME2, ME1 and ME3 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Strood sits on or near the A2 and A226, so getting the van to your party is simple. Close by, we cover parties in Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Strood include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
Why choose party fish and chip van in Strood?
It is a real treat for guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving parties
If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near Strood can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Show us where the van would go
- Let your neighbours know
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
A few lights around the van look great.
What affects the price in Strood
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Strood?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. For a late-May party in Strood, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Strood, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Strood: your questions answered
How far is Strood from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
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.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll advise.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
- 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