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Fish and chip van for parties in Forstal, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Forstal and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Forstal
Forstal: your questions answered
Is Forstal too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Forstal?
The closest is Aylesford station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Forstal
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the serving hatch towards the garden. On the menu are curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for christenings and naming days and retirement celebrations.
Country parties near Forstal suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Other occasions in Forstal
Forstal parties: what to know
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Forstal, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Forstal to Canterbury (25 miles away).
If the day starts at Methodist Church Including Sunday School, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. A green space like Tyland Barn is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the ME20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Beddow Way and Forstal Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Forstal we cover include Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). The countryside around Forstal includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Forstal include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Forstal? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. A summer party in Forstal stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books party fish and chip van in Forstal?
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.4 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Forstal
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
Keep the queue away from the road.
Put the menu up by the van.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
- 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