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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lympne, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Lympne and across Kent.
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Lympne
How our fish and chip van for events works in Lympne
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include church fêtes and festivals, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Lympne, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Event catering near Lympne
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Around Lympne, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lympne to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. An event in Sandling Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in CT21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Lympne, we also cover Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (under half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Lympne hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Lympne
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Also near Lympne
What else we do in Lympne
Common questions in Lympne
Can you come to a school fair in Lympne?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you serve near the sea around Lympne?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Lympne
It suits almost every visitor.
In Lympne and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
A summer fête at Church of St Stephen is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Lympne, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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