Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hunters Forstal, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Hunters Forstal.
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
Planning an event in Hunters Forstal?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hunters Forstal
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Whether it’s fundraisers and sports days, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
A fête near Hunters Forstal might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
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 are ready, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about the pitch
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer fêtes in Hunters Forstal have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hunters Forstal?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
For visitors coming by rail, Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
Also near Hunters Forstal
Other occasions in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal events: pitches and permissions
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Events in Hunters Forstal are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Bartholomew is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in parks such as Curtis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hunters Forstal, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area. Local streets include Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Hunters Forstal, we also cover Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hunters Forstal include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hunters Forstal
How far is Hunters Forstal from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Hunters Forstal?
Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to 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 photo.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hunters Forstal
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
For event organisers in Hunters Forstal
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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