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Fish and chip van hire in Egerton Forstal, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van across Egerton Forstal and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
A chip van near Egerton Forstal
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Egerton Forstal
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Egerton Forstal. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and evening wedding food, with cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Egerton Forstal, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Nearby places to Egerton Forstal
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Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Egerton Forstal
Do you come out to small places like Egerton Forstal?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Egerton Forstal
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Egerton Forstal: venues, parking and local tips
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN27, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St James, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? Pluckley station is about 2.6 miles away. Egerton Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Egerton Forstal we cover include Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 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 (1 mile north-west).
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Egerton Forstal hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Egerton Forstal
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
What affects the price in Egerton Forstal
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Late September evenings in Egerton Forstal lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Egerton Forstal, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
- 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