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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Little Chart Forstal events
We bring a fish and chip van across Little Chart Forstal and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Little Chart Forstal?
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Little Chart Forstal? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Fish and chip van hire in Little Chart Forstal, cooked to order
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and weddings, especially the evening.
For a rural spot like Little Chart Forstal, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Fish and chip van hire around Little Chart Forstal
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Little Chart Forstal, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Little Chart Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Little Chart Forstal to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Charing station is about 2.1 miles away. After a service at St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Little Chart Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over TN27 and the streets around it. Other places close to Little Chart Forstal we cover include Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (0.5 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
FAQs for Little Chart Forstal
Which station is closest to Little Chart Forstal?
Charing station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Little Chart Forstal, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Little Chart Forstal?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Among the historic houses close to Little Chart Forstal are Godinton House (2.2 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
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What else we do in Little Chart Forstal
- 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