Medway · England
Fish and chip van hire in Lordswood, Medway
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Lordswood.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Lordswood
How our fish and chip van hire works in Lordswood
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. For company team days and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
There may be a hall or club near Lordswood if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
For event organisers in Lordswood
Organising a club, school or community event in Lordswood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening event in Lordswood? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire around Lordswood
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. For events in Lordswood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Coming by train? Chatham station, about 3.2 miles north, is the nearest station. A green space like South Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Lordswood is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the ME5 and ME7 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Lordswood, we also cover Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Open spaces near Lordswood include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Lordswood include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Lordswood
We’re gathering after a service at St David's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van go 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.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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