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Party Fish and Chip Van in Lenham
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Lenham.
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Lenham?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
About our party fish and chip van in Lenham
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. Whether it is get-togethers with old friends and street parties and neighbourhood events, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Parties around Lenham are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Midsummer parties in Lenham stay bright until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Common questions in Lenham
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.
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Is there a kids’ option?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Lenham
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Lenham
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Parties in Lenham: homes, halls and local tips
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Lenham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lenham to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Lenham: Lenham station. After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Lenham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the ME17 postcode area. From High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Who books party fish and chip van in Lenham?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lenham book the van for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.6 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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