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Fish and chip van for parties in Lyminge, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Lyminge and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Planning an event in Lyminge?
About our party fish and chip van in Lyminge
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. We are frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and family celebrations after a christening, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Lyminge, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Party venues around Lyminge
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Parties in Lyminge are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Lyminge to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 2.8 miles away. Lyminge is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
We serve parties across CT18. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lyminge include Tolsford Hill.
Perfect for your party in Lyminge
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lyminge, people book us for occasions like:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Retirement parties
Historic houses near Lyminge include Acrise Place (2.1 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.4 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Towns and villages near Lyminge
Other occasions in Lyminge
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. A summer party in Lyminge stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Lyminge questions
What’s the nearest station to Lyminge?
Sandling station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lyminge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
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.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide anything?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lyminge
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Lyminge
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- A picture of the parking spot helps
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lyminge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Lyminge
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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