Medway · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Upper Upnor
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Upper Upnor.
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Upper Upnor?
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How our party fish and chip van works in Upper Upnor
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for family reunions and children’s parties.
In a small place like Upper Upnor, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
Other occasions in Upper Upnor
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
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
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Upper Upnor
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Medway, including Upper Upnor
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Hosting a chip van party in Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Parties in Upper Upnor are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Upper Upnor is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Upper Upnor are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home. If the day starts at St Philip & St James, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to parties in Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Upnor includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Arms (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Perfect for your party in Upper Upnor
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Upnor and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
A green space like Lower Lines Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Upper Upnor
Is Upper Upnor close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Upnor?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Upper Upnor?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you park at our house?
Normally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
Do you cover Upper Upnor?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upper Upnor is within our area and the rest of Medway. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Upper Upnor is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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