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Christmas party fish and chips in Hawkenbury, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hawkenbury.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips for Hawkenbury events
Christmas party fish and chips in Hawkenbury, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and festive family gatherings.
In winter near Hawkenbury, we need firm ground and light. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Where the van can park in Hawkenbury
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. December in Hawkenbury means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Christmas parties in Hawkenbury: local tips
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Hawkenbury or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Hawkenbury to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hawkenbury, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Book as early as possible for December
- Check the van can park on site
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
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.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- 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 we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hawkenbury?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Hawkenbury and across Kent
Perfect for your Christmas party in Hawkenbury
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Lights switch-on events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- New Year parties
Train travellers will want to know that Staplehurst station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from Hawkenbury
Is Hawkenbury too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hawkenbury?
Staplehurst station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
- 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