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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Lodge Lees events
Fish and chip van for events in Lodge Lees: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Lodge Lees
How our fish and chip van for events works in Lodge Lees
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. For village fêtes and summer fairs and club open days, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips.
At a fête or show near Lodge Lees, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In Lodge Lees, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lodge Lees, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Common questions in Lodge Lees
Is Lodge Lees close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Lodge Lees too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
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.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lodge Lees.
Do you cover Lodge Lees?
We do. We serve events in Lodge Lees and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Running an event in Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Lodge Lees to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Lodge Lees to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Lodge Lees we cover include Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
The countryside around Lodge Lees includes Cheriton Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Jackdaw Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Lodge Lees?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Lodge Lees, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
- Country shows
An event in Jumping Downs means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Lodge Lees. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Lodge Lees hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Lodge Lees and across Kent
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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