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Fish and chip van hire in ME5
We serve all of the ME5 postcode district, which takes in Chatham, Lordswood and Walderslade. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
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Events we cater in ME5
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire across ME5
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Typical bookings include big birthdays and staff lunches and team days, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Prices in ME5
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in ME5 and across Medway
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
How to get a price
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 send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Chatham
In Chatham, that can mean an event near Chatham Free Library, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks. You’ll also find The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west), Christ the King (under half a mile south-east), Wayfield Primary School (within half a mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (within half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chatham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van across ME5: what to know
ME5 covers everything from Gillingham, Chatham and Luton to 2 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Chatham: Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (2.4 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (2.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Parks such as Darland Banks generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Evenings in Chatham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Events we cater in ME5
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
These are some of the bookings we take around ME5:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in ME5
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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