Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in Lydden, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Lydden.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Lydden
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
About our fish and chip van hire in Lydden
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Whether it is birthday celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy and more.
In a rural place like Lydden, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. In Lydden, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Bringing the van to Lydden
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Lydden, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Lydden to Canterbury (11 miles away).
If you had Sladden Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Churches such as Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. Lydden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Lydden is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hope Inn (within half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Lydden questions
Which station is closest to Lydden?
Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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 will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
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.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What else we do in Lydden
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Lydden?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in Lydden, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Care home visits
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lydden Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- 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