Kent · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Painter's Forstal events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Painter's Forstal. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
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Common questions in Painter's Forstal
Do you come out to small places like Painter's Forstal?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Painter's Forstal close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
About our fish and chip van hire in Painter's Forstal
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For weddings and evening receptions and christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Somewhere like Painter's Forstal, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. By late September, sunset in Painter's Forstal is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Larger groups normally 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 you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Painter's Forstal and the whole of Kent
Read how we price or the cost guide.
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Where the van can park in Painter's Forstal
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Occasions we serve in Painter's Forstal
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Company team days
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
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- Allergen information for each item
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- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Painter's Forstal
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Painter's Forstal? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Painter's Forstal: venues, parking and local tips
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Painter's Forstal and the surrounding area. Painter's Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ospringe Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We serve events across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Painter's Forstal, we also cover North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Alma pub (under half a mile south-west)
- 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