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Fish and chip van hire in Lashenden, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van across Lashenden and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Lashenden
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan bins near the queue
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Lashenden
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Lashenden. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and weddings, especially the evening.
Somewhere like Lashenden, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Lashenden?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Coming by train? Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
Lashenden: your questions answered
Is Lashenden close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Lashenden?
Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Lashenden. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- We cover Lashenden and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Lashenden
Also in Lashenden
Bringing the van to Lashenden
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. People in Lashenden book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Lashenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lashenden to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Lashenden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean an event at a home on Bell Lane and Frittenden Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Around midsummer it stays light in Lashenden until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Lashenden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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