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Wedding fish and chip van in Lenham Heath, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lenham Heath and across Kent.
- Engagement celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Lenham Heath?
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Lenham Heath, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Lenham Heath
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and second-day and after-party food.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lenham Heath, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Lenham Heath
Other occasions in Lenham Heath
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Put bins near the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Lenham Heath
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Lenham Heath
It’s food every generation enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lenham Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lenham Heath
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Lenham Heath or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Lenham Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lenham Heath to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Lenham Heath, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lenham Heath
Is Lenham Heath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Lenham Heath from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to Lenham Heath?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lenham Heath and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
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.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lenham Heath.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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