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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Lydd-on-Sea
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Lydd-on-Sea and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Laid-back receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Lydd-on-Sea
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Lydd-on-Sea, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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 numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Lydd-on-Sea
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and informal weddings.
Rural weddings around Lydd-on-Sea have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Getting married in Lydd-on-Sea?
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Around Lydd-on-Sea, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Lydd-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lydd-on-Sea to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Dungeness National is close by, and the countryside around Lydd-on-Sea suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN29 and TN28, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Events we cater in Lydd-on-Sea
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
These are some of the bookings we take around Lydd-on-Sea:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Lydd-on-Sea, such as St Peter's, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Put bins near the van
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Lydd-on-Sea
More for events in Lydd-on-Sea
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Lydd-on-Sea: your questions answered
Is Lydd-on-Sea too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Lydd-on-Sea close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you park near the barn?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
What affects the price in Lydd-on-Sea
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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