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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hawthorn events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Hawthorn.
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Hawthorn?
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Hawthorn
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and christmas socials for clubs.
Near Hawthorn, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Hawthorn
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hawthorn and Kent:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
- Work Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
Hawthorn questions
Is Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Also near Hawthorn
Other occasions in Hawthorn
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Hawthorn. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Hawthorn
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. December in Hawthorn means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Hawthorn in December: what to know
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Christmas parties in Hawthorn are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Hawthorn is on or near the A299, so we can reach it easily in winter. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hawthorn, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT6 and CT3. From Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A299 close by, Hawthorn is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
Where the van can park in Hawthorn
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hawthorn
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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