Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Lydd
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Lydd.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement parties
Party fish and chip van in Lydd
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Count children separately
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Party fish and chip van in Lydd, fried fresh
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Whether it is christenings and naming days and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
Around Lydd, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Lydd? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
FAQs for Lydd
Can you serve after a service at All Saints 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Lydd from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, it is light in Lydd until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Lydd
What else we do in Lydd
What affects the price in Lydd
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning a party in Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Around Lydd, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Lydd is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lydd to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Parties anywhere in TN29 start with a parking spot for the van. Your party could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and High Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Lydd include the B2075, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Lydd we cover include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Lydd includes Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Lydd
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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