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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Lilyvale
Fish and chip van hire in Lilyvale: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
Book the van in Lilyvale
Fish and chip van hire in Lilyvale, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. For village fêtes and school fairs and care home visits, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Lilyvale, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Lilyvale, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Lilyvale
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Lilyvale?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Where the van can park in Lilyvale
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Lilyvale: venues, parking and local tips
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Lilyvale, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Lilyvale is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Smeeth Community Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Lilyvale is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Lilyvale, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lilyvale? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Nearby places to Lilyvale
Other occasions in Lilyvale
- 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