Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Luddesdown, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Luddesdown and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
Book the van in Luddesdown
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat in Luddesdown. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Luddesdown and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Fish and chip van for events in Luddesdown, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and school summer fairs, with curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Luddesdown can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Luddesdown
Do you trade at school fairs around Luddesdown?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Luddesdown from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Occasions we serve in Luddesdown
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
These are some of the bookings we take around Luddesdown:
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
School fairs, for a school like Meopham School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Luddesdown events: pitches and permissions
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Around Luddesdown, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west. If your event is in Camer Park Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Events anywhere in DA13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to events in Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Luddesdown includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter fairs in Luddesdown are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- 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 visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Luddesdown? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Luddesdown
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
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 normally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Plan where the queue forms.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Places near Luddesdown
Other occasions in Luddesdown
- 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