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Party Fish and Chip Van in Hunters Forstal
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Hunters Forstal and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Hunters Forstal
Party fish and chip van in Hunters Forstal, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. Whether it’s family parties with children and retirement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Hunters Forstal, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Hunters Forstal questions
Can you serve near the sea around Hunters Forstal?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Hunters Forstal?
Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do children eat?
Sausage and chips, normally. Tell us how many children to expect.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your party in Hunters Forstal
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How it works
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. In Hunters Forstal, a June party has light until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Nearby places to Hunters Forstal
Also in Hunters Forstal
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Hunters Forstal? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Parties in Hunters Forstal: homes, halls and local tips
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Hunters Forstal to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hunters Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If the day starts at Church of St Bartholomew, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT6, we can bring the van to you. Your party could be at a house on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hunters Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles 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