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Party Fish and Chip Van for Fordwich events
Party fish and chip van in Fordwich: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Fordwich
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Fordwich
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and family celebrations after a christening, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Country parties near Fordwich suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Fordwich
Do you come out to small places like Fordwich?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Fordwich?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do anything other than 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.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Fordwich hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Autumn and winter parties in Fordwich get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a party in Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Fordwich to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, there is a station right in Fordwich: Sturry station. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
For parties in CT2, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover 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). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Fordwich include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fordwich Arms (less than 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