Medway · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Lidsing, Medway
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Lidsing? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Customer days
- Staff appreciation days
Planning an event in Lidsing?
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:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your staff
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Lidsing
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Corporate fish and chip catering in Lidsing, fried fresh
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we will go through what your site needs from us. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch for site crews and charity days.
For farms and rural sites near Lidsing, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Ask facilities about access
- Flag any coeliac staff
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Lidsing, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Lidsing? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Workplace catering around Lidsing
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Tell us where your staff event in Lidsing will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Lidsing is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lidsing to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Central London is about 31 miles from Lidsing, and we cover it as standard. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We take the van to staff events all over the ME7 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Lidsing we cover include Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (under half a mile north)
Occasions we serve in Lidsing
It suits shift teams, with service timed to each break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Charity days
- Staff appreciation days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Project milestones
Historic houses near Lidsing include Restoration House (4.7 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (5 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
A chip van compared with other options
A meal out takes everyone off site. The van brings lunch to the team. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Lidsing hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your staff already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Lidsing
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Lidsing close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you come onto our site?
Frequently, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can staff choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger staff and fish-dodgers.
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Places near Lidsing
Other occasions in Lidsing
- 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