Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Lidsing
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Lidsing and across Medway.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fresh fish and chips in Lidsing
Fish and chip van hire in Lidsing, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Whether it’s gatherings after a funeral and birthday celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy for your guests.
Somewhere like Lidsing, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Lidsing
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Lidsing too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where can the van park?
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 photo.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
A fish and chip van in Lidsing: local details
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Across the ME7 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Lidsing to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Swingate Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lidsing. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in ME7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Lidsing we cover include Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Lidsing include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (within half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Planning an evening event in Lidsing? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lidsing, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Occasions we serve in Lidsing
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Among the historic houses close to Lidsing are Restoration House (4.7 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Events in Lidsing and across Medway
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
Towns and villages near Lidsing
What else we do in Lidsing
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use 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