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Party Fish and Chip Van for Lilyvale events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Lilyvale.
- Leaving parties
- Family parties with children
- Milestone birthdays
A chip van near Lilyvale
Lilyvale questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van come to Lilyvale?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lilyvale. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Party fish and chip van in Lilyvale, fried fresh
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and naming days and christenings, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Lilyvale, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Also near Lilyvale
What else we do in Lilyvale
Parties in Lilyvale: homes, halls and local tips
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Around Lilyvale, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Lilyvale is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Lilyvale include Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Lilyvale is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
We serve parties across the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Lilyvale we cover 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Lilyvale includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Show us where the van would go
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Where the van can park in Lilyvale
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Lilyvale drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
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.
Who books party fish and chip van in Lilyvale?
You do not need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
These are some of the bookings we take around Lilyvale:
- Engagement parties
- Family parties with children
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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