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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hicks Forstal events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Hicks Forstal.
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- Sports days
A chip van near Hicks Forstal
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hicks Forstal
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are frequently asked to cater food for volunteers and horse and dog shows, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Hicks Forstal, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Hicks Forstal hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Hicks Forstal
- Classic food your visitors already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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 is fried on the spot.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Community events around Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Hicks Forstal to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTAs at schools such as Spires Academy often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Hicks Forstal, we 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). The countryside around Hicks Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Common questions in Hicks Forstal
Do you trade at school fairs around Hicks Forstal?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Hicks Forstal?
Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Where the van can park in Hicks Forstal
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
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. Winter fairs in Hicks Forstal are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:45pm by late May.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What affects the price in Hicks Forstal
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hicks Forstal?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Hicks Forstal, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Village fêtes
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Club open days
If visitors are coming by train, Sturry station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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