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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Lenham
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lenham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
- Vow renewal parties
A chip van near Lenham
About our wedding fish and chip van in Lenham
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are often booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and evening food for day and evening guests.
In Lenham, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book our van in Lenham
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Common questions in Lenham
Could you trade in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Will the van be in our photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Evening food at a Lenham wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Lenham
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lenham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Lenham weddings: local tips
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Lenham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Lenham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lenham to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Lenham, such as St Mary's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Within reach of Lenham are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (3.6 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lenham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in ME17, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve weddings in 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
A little further out are 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)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lenham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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