Kent · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Hicks Forstal events
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Hicks Forstal. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Leaving dos
- End-of-project celebrations
- Fish Friday treats
Book the van in Hicks Forstal
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Corporate buffets are normally cold. A van serves hot food to order. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Kent, including Hicks Forstal
- Something for staff to gather round
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Hicks Forstal
A Fish Friday treat, an end-of-project lunch or a summer team day, the van makes the day feel special. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for shift teams at depots and warehouses and staff thank-you lunches.
At country workplaces around Hicks Forstal, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your staff event. The frying and serving are down to us. Lunchtime bookings in Hicks Forstal are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Hicks Forstal? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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.
Occasions we serve in Hicks Forstal
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hicks Forstal and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Lunch for site crews
- Open days and customer events
- Retirement send-offs
Hicks Forstal is about 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Business events near Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hicks Forstal. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south, is the nearest station. Within about 3 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Hicks Forstal, we also cover Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hicks Forstal
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Hicks Forstal
What else we do in Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Hicks Forstal from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your finance team needs and we will explain.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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