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Fish and chip van hire in Fordwich, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van to Fordwich and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Fordwich
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Fish and chip van hire in Fordwich, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and gatherings after a funeral and village fêtes and school fairs, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a rural place like Fordwich, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Fordwich, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Fordwich
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Fordwich too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Fordwich?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
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What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in Fordwich
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Fordwich?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Company team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
If you had Chequer's Wood and Old Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
What affects the price in Fordwich
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fordwich, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fordwich?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Fordwich hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van hire around Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Fordwich or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Fordwich: Sturry station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fordwich, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
For events in CT2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fordwich include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Fordwich Arms (under half a mile south-east)
- 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