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Fish and chip van for parties in Bircholt Forstal, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Bircholt Forstal? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van for Bircholt Forstal events
Party fish and chip van for your party in Bircholt Forstal
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the hatch facing your guests. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for family reunions and engagement parties.
Country parties near Bircholt Forstal suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your party in Bircholt Forstal. Sunset in Bircholt Forstal drops to about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Bircholt Forstal and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Bircholt Forstal
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Parties in Bircholt Forstal: homes, halls and local tips
Bircholt Forstal is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Bircholt Forstal, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Bircholt Forstal to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Historic houses near Bircholt Forstal include Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Bircholt Forstal is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. For parties just outside Bircholt Forstal, we cover Brabourne Lees (1 mile south), Brabourne (1 mile east), Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Lilyvale (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bircholt Forstal include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let your neighbours know
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Common questions in Bircholt Forstal
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Bircholt Forstal?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
What do children eat?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
- 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