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Fish and chip van hire in Leigh, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van across Leigh and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Leigh?
About our fish and chip van hire in Leigh
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
In a small place like Leigh, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count children separately
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Other occasions in Leigh
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Leigh and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Who books fish and chip van hire in Leigh?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in Leigh: Leigh (Kent) station.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Leigh, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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 generally the easier option.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Leigh
Is Leigh close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you cover Leigh?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Leigh is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Bringing the van to Leigh
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Leigh as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Leigh Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Haysden Country Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
For events in TN11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House (under half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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