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Wedding fish and chip van in Lydd, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lydd and across Kent.
- Engagement parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Day-after gatherings
Planning an event in Lydd?
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. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Lydd from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a picture of the spot.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What time will you serve?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Lydd
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for coastal-themed receptions and food after the first dance.
Weddings in a place like Lydd frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Lydd is about 9:15pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Lydd
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Lydd and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Lydd
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
What else we do in Lydd
Occasions we serve in Lydd
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lydd, people book us for events such as:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Laid-back receptions
Burnthouse Pen nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Lydd suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Lydd as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Marrying at All Saints Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Weddings anywhere in TN29 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and High Street, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the B2075, Lydd is easy for us to reach for your wedding. If your venue is just outside Lydd, we also cover 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). Larger places within reach include 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 (less than half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dolphin Hotel (within half a mile south-west)
- 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