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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hawkinge events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Hawkinge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips for Hawkinge events
Christmas party fish and chips in Hawkinge, fried fresh
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for family Christmas get-togethers and christmas markets and fairs.
In Hawkinge, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning a Christmas party in Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. From the centre of Hawkinge to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hawkinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Luke's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hawkinge; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT18, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hawkinge we cover include Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hawkinge includes Cheriton Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Mayfly pub (within half a mile south-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Hawkinge?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Whatever the occasion in Hawkinge, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive family gatherings
A winter fair at a school like The Churchill School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Hawkinge; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hawkinge?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Hawkinge
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Hawkinge from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
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.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cover Hawkinge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hawkinge and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Also near Hawkinge
What else we do in Hawkinge
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Let us know about coeliac disease
When service is finished, we pack up.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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