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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Potter's Forstal
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 Potter's Forstal.
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events for Potter's Forstal events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Potter's Forstal
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For horse and dog shows and fish and chip supper nights, we’ll put together a menu of chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Potter's Forstal, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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 fill in our quote form.
Running an event in Potter's Forstal
Potter's Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Potter's Forstal and the surrounding area. Potter's Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Pluckley station is about 2.9 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Potter's Forstal, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Potter's Forstal, we also cover Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east) and Egerton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (0.8 miles north-west).
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Potter's Forstal, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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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 nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are 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 keeps things simple.
Potter's Forstal questions
Can you come to a school fair in Potter's Forstal?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Potter's Forstal?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Nearby places to Potter's Forstal
What else we do in Potter's Forstal
Events we cater in Potter's Forstal
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Potter's Forstal and Kent:
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes
A school like Egerton Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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