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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Painter's Forstal
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Painter's Forstal and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Painter's Forstal
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for community festivals and fish and chip supper nights.
At a fête or show near Painter's Forstal, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Painter's Forstal will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Painter's Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Painter's Forstal to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Ospringe Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Faversham station is about 1.8 miles away.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Schools near Painter's Forstal include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma pub (within half a mile south-west)
Where the van can park in Painter's Forstal
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Painter's Forstal
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Events in Painter's Forstal and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
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More for events in Painter's Forstal
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Painter's Forstal: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Painter's Forstal?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Painter's Forstal from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, events in Painter's Forstal stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Painter's Forstal
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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