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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Lenham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Lenham.
- Care home visits
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Lenham
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Fish and chip van hire in Lenham, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We’re frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and company team days, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
Around Lenham, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we will plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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What else we do in Lenham
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Lenham
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff thank-you lunches
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
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 don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Lenham hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Around midsummer it stays light in Lenham until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
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.
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Fish and chip van hire around Lenham
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings in Lenham come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Parks such as Kiln Wood generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. For guests coming by train, Lenham station serves Lenham directly. Lenham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the ME17 postcode area. From High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Lenham, we also cover 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Lenham include The Lenham School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
Lenham: your questions answered
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.
Is Lenham close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lenham.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
- 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