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Fish and chip van for parties in Lodge Lees, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Lodge Lees? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Lodge Lees
Occasions we serve in Lodge Lees
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lodge Lees, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
Among the historic houses close to Lodge Lees are Acrise Place (3.4 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Party fish and chip van for your party in Lodge Lees
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
Country parties near Lodge Lees suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Other occasions in Lodge Lees
Parties in Lodge Lees: homes, halls and local tips
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For a party in Lodge Lees, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Lodge Lees. Lodge Lees is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as Jumping Downs typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east. Lodge Lees is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also serve parties in Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Within reach you will find Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Count children separately
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Autumn and winter parties in Lodge Lees get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Lodge Lees: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Lodge Lees?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
- 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