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Fish and chip van for parties in Upper Bush, Medway
Party fish and chip van in Upper Bush: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Family parties with children
Party fish and chip van in Upper Bush
Party fish and chip van for your party in Upper Bush
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. Whether it is children’s parties and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Country parties near Upper Bush suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- A picture of the parking spot helps
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Questions from Upper Bush
Do you come out to small places like Upper Bush?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Upper Bush?
The closest is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Planning a party in Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Upper Bush, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Cobham College (1.8 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.
Wherever your party is in ME2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Upper Bush, we also cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Medway, including Upper Bush
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In Upper Bush, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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