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Party Fish and Chip Van in Lashenden
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Lashenden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Children’s parties
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van for Lashenden events
Events we cater in Lashenden
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family reunions
- Engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
How our party fish and chip van works in Lashenden
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We are often asked to cater christenings and naming days and family parties with children, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Lashenden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let your neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Nearby places to Lashenden
What else we do in Lashenden
What affects the price in Lashenden
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Lashenden
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning a party in Lashenden
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lashenden and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lashenden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN27, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Bell Lane and Frittenden Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Lashenden, we also cover 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Common questions in Lashenden
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lashenden close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lashenden.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lashenden?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Lashenden and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. A summer party in Lashenden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Lashenden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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