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Fish and chip van hire in Lenham Heath, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to Lenham Heath and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Lenham Heath
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Lenham Heath
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Lenham Heath. Typical bookings include visits to care homes and day centres and weddings and evening receptions, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a rural place like Lenham Heath, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Where the van can park in Lenham Heath
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Lenham Heath
More for events in Lenham Heath
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lenham Heath?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Lenham Heath
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Lenham Heath
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Lenham Heath?
Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you come to Lenham Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lenham Heath. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van in Lenham Heath: local details
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For events in Lenham Heath, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west. Churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Lenham Heath is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across the ME17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Lenham Heath?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
These are some of the bookings we take in Lenham Heath and Kent:
- Evening wedding food
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
PTAs at schools such as The Lenham School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Lenham Heath, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
A short menu keeps service quick.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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