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Fish and chip van hire in Lullingstone, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Lullingstone. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Lullingstone
Fish and chip van hire in Lullingstone, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. For company team days and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips.
In a rural place like Lullingstone, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Lullingstone
Planning a chip van in Lullingstone
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. Around Lullingstone, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Parks such as Raspberry Hall Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Within reach of Lullingstone are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (less than half a mile east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Lullingstone is within about 2 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.
Wherever your event is in DA4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Lullingstone, we cover Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (under half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Malt Shovel pub (1 mile north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Questions from Lullingstone
Which station is closest to Lullingstone?
The closest is Eynsford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
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 park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
What affects the price in Lullingstone
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Planning an evening event in Lullingstone? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or DA4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Lullingstone
- 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