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Wedding fish and chip van in Rochester Riverside, Medway
Wedding fish and chip van in Rochester Riverside: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
Book the van in Rochester Riverside
Wedding fish and chip van in Rochester Riverside, cooked to order
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Typical bookings include wedding after-parties and vow renewals and anniversaries, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Weddings in a place like Rochester Riverside often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Where the van can park in Rochester Riverside
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
What affects the price in Rochester Riverside
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Rochester Riverside weddings: local tips
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Across the ME1 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Rochester Riverside is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
The Paddock can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. If you want countryside in your photos, Rede Common isn’t far.
Anywhere in ME1, ME2 and ME3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester Riverside include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eagle Tavern (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (less than half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rochester Riverside?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. There is 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. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At a December wedding in Rochester Riverside, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Rochester Riverside? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Rochester Riverside questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Rochester Riverside from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you park near the barn?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Events we cater in Rochester Riverside
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rochester Riverside and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Marquee and garden weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that Rochester Riverside has its own station, Rochester station.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
Nearby places to Rochester Riverside
What else we do in Rochester Riverside
- 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