Medway · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Gillingham, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Gillingham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
A chip van near Gillingham
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Wedding fish and chip van in Gillingham, cooked to order
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. Whether it is engagement celebrations and vow renewals and anniversaries, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
A large place like Gillingham offers hotels, function rooms and gardens. A chip van suits a reception with somewhere to park outside. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
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What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For a summer wedding in Gillingham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Gillingham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Gillingham?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can the van park in Ambley Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Events we cater in Gillingham
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Whatever the occasion in Gillingham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening wedding food
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gillingham?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Gillingham
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Gillingham and the whole of Medway
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Getting married in Gillingham?
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. Weddings in Gillingham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in Ambley Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you are marrying at a church near Gillingham, such as Holy Trinity Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Gillingham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Gillingham on the A2 and A231, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover weddings in Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for weddings.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Gillingham includes Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Star pub (0.6 miles west)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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