Medway · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lidsing, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Lidsing and Medway, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Lidsing
How our fish and chip van for events works in Lidsing
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it’s church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and fundraisers, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips and more.
At a fête or show near Lidsing, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Cannot 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 usually simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
A few benches near the van help.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Event catering near Lidsing
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lidsing. Lidsing is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lidsing to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If your event is in South Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. PTAs at schools such as Swingate Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the ME7 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve events 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local 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
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Lidsing:
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Other occasions in Lidsing
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Lidsing hosts choose us
- Bookings across Medway, including Lidsing
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Lidsing: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Lidsing?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Lidsing?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to Lidsing?
Yes, we do. Lidsing is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Where the van can park in Lidsing
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. December events in Lidsing lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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