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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Sheldwich Lees events
Planning a fish and chip van in Sheldwich Lees? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fish and chip van hire in Sheldwich Lees
FAQs for Sheldwich Lees
Is Sheldwich Lees too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Sheldwich Lees close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Sheldwich Lees?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sheldwich Lees and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Sheldwich Lees
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For weddings, especially the evening and staff lunches and team days, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
Somewhere like Sheldwich Lees, 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.
Occasions we serve in Sheldwich Lees
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Sheldwich Lees book the van for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
For guests coming by train, Selling station, about 2.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Sheldwich Lees
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Sheldwich Lees, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Sheldwich Lees
What else we do in Sheldwich Lees
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sheldwich Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.7 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Sheldwich Lees is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over ME13 and the streets around it. For events just outside Sheldwich Lees, we cover 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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