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Fish and chip van for parties in Lydd-on-Sea, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Lydd-on-Sea.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
A chip van near Lydd-on-Sea
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Party fish and chip van in Lydd-on-Sea, fried fresh
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. Whether it’s naming days and christenings and birthday parties, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
A country party near Lydd-on-Sea is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Lydd-on-Sea get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Lydd-on-Sea?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it’s fun.
Whatever the occasion in Lydd-on-Sea, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Engagement parties
After a christening at a church like St Peter's, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What affects the price in Lydd-on-Sea
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Party venues around Lydd-on-Sea
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. People in Lydd-on-Sea book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Lydd-on-Sea to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Anywhere in TN29 and TN28, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lydd-on-Sea, we also cover Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Lydd-on-Sea includes Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
Lydd-on-Sea: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Peter's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Lydd-on-Sea from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Lydd-on-Sea?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lydd-on-Sea is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Arrange an alternative if needed
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Put the menu up by the van.
Nearby places to Lydd-on-Sea
Other occasions in Lydd-on-Sea
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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