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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Lydden events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Lydden.
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Lydden
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Lydden
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it’s sports club events and race days and school fairs and sports days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and mushy peas for your guests.
At a fête or show near Lydden, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Questions from Lydden
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Lydden from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Lydden
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Towns and villages near Lydden
More for events in Lydden
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Event catering near Lydden
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lydden and the surrounding area. Lydden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east. School fairs, for a school like Lydden Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. 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. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lydden include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hope Inn (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lydden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, events in Lydden stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Lydden?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lydden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- 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