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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Lenham
Bring the chip shop to your event in Lenham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Lenham?
Fish and chip van for events in Lenham, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and summer fairs and feeding event crew.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Lenham are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
FAQs for Lenham
Which station is closest to Lenham?
Lenham station, in Lenham itself.
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Lenham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What affects the price in Lenham
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Lenham?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Lenham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Lenham has its own station, Lenham station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Lenham
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Also near Lenham
Other occasions in Lenham
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Lenham, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Lenham events: pitches and permissions
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Lenham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Lenham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lenham to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Lenham Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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