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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lordswood, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Lordswood and across Medway.
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Lordswood?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Lordswood
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and church fêtes, with cod and chips, chips and curry sauce.
Around Lordswood, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
- Give us an idea of numbers
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evening events in Lordswood have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
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, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Lordswood
Can the van park in South Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to a school fair in Lordswood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
Lordswood events: pitches and permissions
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your event is in the ME5 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lordswood to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St David's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Lordswood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Medway takes in ME5 and ME7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Lordswood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Lordswood
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Places near Lordswood
More for events in Lordswood
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lordswood?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. There’s 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Lordswood
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Lordswood and across Medway
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Lordswood
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Lordswood
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lordswood, people book us for occasions like:
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Events in parks such as South Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- 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