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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hicks Forstal
Fish and chip van hire in Hicks Forstal: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Hicks Forstal?
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in Hicks Forstal, fried fresh
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. For work Christmas parties and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
For a rural spot like Hicks Forstal, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Hicks Forstal: your questions answered
Is Hicks Forstal close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van come to Hicks Forstal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hicks Forstal is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hicks Forstal, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Hicks Forstal: venues, parking and local tips
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. For an event in Hicks Forstal, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hicks Forstal. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Spires Academy often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Thinking of using Curtis Wood? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hicks Forstal, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We take the van to events all over CT3. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Towns and villages near Hicks Forstal
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Perfect for your event in Hicks Forstal
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hicks Forstal and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hicks Forstal? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Late September evenings in Hicks Forstal lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Hicks Forstal and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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