Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Fordwich
Bring the chip shop to your event in Fordwich. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in Fordwich?
Fish and chip van for events in Fordwich, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Popular choices include chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for crew and volunteer catering and summer fairs.
At a field event near Fordwich, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Nearby places to Fordwich
What else we do in Fordwich
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Fordwich
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Questions from Fordwich
Do you trade at school fairs around Fordwich?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Fordwich close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Perfect for your event in Fordwich
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Fordwich and Kent:
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
If your event is in Chequer's Wood and Old Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. At midsummer, events in Fordwich stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Fordwich will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Fordwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
A school like Sturry Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, Sturry station is in Fordwich itself. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fordwich, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We serve events across CT2. Streets in the area include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Fordwich include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Fordwich Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- 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