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Fish and chip van for parties in Lordswood, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Lordswood and across Medway.
- Milestone birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Children’s parties
A chip van near Lordswood
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically 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 Lordswood get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About our party fish and chip van in Lordswood
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Whether it’s big birthdays and family parties with children, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Parties around Lordswood are often relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning a party in Lordswood
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Give us the address of your party in Lordswood, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Lordswood is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Parks such as South Wood usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chatham station, about 3.2 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lordswood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Medway takes in ME5 and ME7, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Lordswood has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Where the van can park in Lordswood
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. 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.
Why book our van in Lordswood
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Lordswood and across Medway
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Lordswood
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Naming days and christenings
- Family parties with children
After a christening at a church like St David's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lordswood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Send us a photo of the drive
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re 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 solves that by cooking on site.
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Other occasions in Lordswood
Lordswood questions
How far is Lordswood from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at St David's Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to Lordswood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lordswood and the rest of Medway. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
- 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