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Fish and chip van for parties in Painter's Forstal, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Painter's Forstal.
- Children’s parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
Planning an event in Painter's Forstal?
Party fish and chip van in Painter's Forstal, cooked to order
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. Whether it is garden get-togethers and street parties, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Painter's Forstal, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Painter's Forstal? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Painter's Forstal?
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
A christening at Church of St Peter and St Paul followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Where the van can park in Painter's Forstal
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Places near Painter's Forstal
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Planning a party in Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. For parties in Painter's Forstal, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Painter's Forstal. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.8 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma pub (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Painter's Forstal
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Painter's Forstal close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Get in touch with your date.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we’ll advise.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a late-May party in Painter's Forstal, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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