ATC are pussycats, it just sounds harsh when things all get a bit fraught with 30 brits all arriving on a summers day.
The arrival seems to be a mix of people who fly direct over Lydd and straight out and those that prefer the slightly shorter crossing over Dover and down the coast over Boulogne. The choice is yours on that. generally a downwind join on the prevailing north westerly runway.
Parking you will be directed by ATC to in somewhere on the pan in front of the tower, don't worry it is a big open space and you won't get lost. In the summer when it is busy they send the fireman out on his bike to marshall.
Eating wise there is the Le Escalier on the airfield which is average. In town a 5 minute taxi or if you rent a bike 10 minute bike ride the options are wide. My favourite is Perard which also has a fish and lobster etc shop attached to it for bringing goodies home. You will no doubt get a wide response on the other places to eat.
The beach is worth a look, but in the winter it tends to be a bit desolate!!
A great place to visit and nothing to worry about. Enjoy!!!