Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Sheldwich Lees. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
A chip van near Sheldwich Lees
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Sheldwich Lees
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and community festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Sheldwich Lees, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Running an event in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. People in Sheldwich Lees book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sheldwich Lees to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Sheldwich Lees, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Who books fish and chip van for events in Sheldwich Lees?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Sheldwich Lees, people book us for events such as:
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
A school like Sheldwich Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sheldwich Lees
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Sheldwich Lees stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Sheldwich Lees
More for events in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees questions
Do you come out to small places like Sheldwich Lees?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Sheldwich Lees from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sheldwich Lees?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Sheldwich Lees
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Sheldwich Lees and across Kent
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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