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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Forstal
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Forstal. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
Book the van in Forstal
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Fish and chip van for events in Forstal, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for feeding event crew and summer fairs.
Rural events near Forstal can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For event organisers in Forstal
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events we cater in Forstal
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Club open days
- Community festivals
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
A school like St Peter's Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Fairs, fêtes and events in Forstal
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Forstal, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Forstal to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
An event in Tyland Barn means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 1.2 miles west. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in ME20, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Beddow Way and Forstal Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
A little further out are Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). The countryside around Forstal includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
What affects the price in Forstal
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. For an evening event in Forstal, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree the terms in writing
- Make sure allergen information is available
Plan where the queue forms.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Questions from Forstal
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Forstal?
The closest is Aylesford station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Other occasions in Forstal
- 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