Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Forstal events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Forstal and the surrounding area.
- Staff appreciation days
- Open days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Fresh fish and chips in Forstal
Corporate fish and chip catering in Forstal, cooked to order
Few staff treats are as popular as a fish and chip van lunch. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and people still talk about it the following week. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater friday lunch treats and workplace fundraising days.
For farms and rural sites near Forstal, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Common questions in Forstal
Is Forstal close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Tyland Barn?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Send us the timings and numbers.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have documents for our site?
Every site asks for something different, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Forstal?
It is memorable.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Open days
- Project milestones
- Lunch for site crews
- A monthly Fish Friday
For staff and visitors coming by train, Aylesford station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Check with facilities where the van can park
When service is finished, we pack up.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Lunchtime bookings in Forstal are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Also in Forstal
Business events near Forstal
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Forstal is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Forstal to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Forstal sits roughly 29 miles from central London. Historic houses near Forstal include Starkey Castle (4.4 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in ME20, we can fry fresh for your staff. Your staff event could be at a house on Beddow Way and Forstal Road, wherever the van can park. For staff events just outside Forstal, we cover Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- 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