Kent · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Neames Forstal events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Neames Forstal and across Kent.
- Garden get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Neames Forstal
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Neames Forstal
How far is Neames Forstal from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Neames Forstal too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on my drive?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Party fish and chip van in Neames Forstal, cooked to order
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Whether it’s leaving parties and big birthdays, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Country parties near Neames Forstal suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Also near Neames Forstal
Other occasions in Neames Forstal
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Show us where the van would go
- Put allergy details in writing
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
A few lights around the van look great.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Neames Forstal is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
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.
Read more
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Party venues around Neames Forstal
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you. Neames Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Neames Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Selling station serves Neames Forstal directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Neames Forstal, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Neames Forstal, we also cover South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (under half a mile north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Neames Forstal?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Neames Forstal
Where the van can park in Neames Forstal
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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