Kent · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hawkinge, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Hawkinge.
- Customer days
- Staff appreciation days
- Project milestones
A chip van near Hawkinge
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Hawkinge
A short menu keeps the queue moving through a lunch break: the classics, done properly. For lunch for site crews and fish Friday treats, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
For businesses around Hawkinge, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Let us know about the site. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Business events near Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. For staff events in Hawkinge, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Hawkinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hawkinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles. For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
For staff events in CT18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. Whether your staff event is on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For staff events just outside Hawkinge, we cover Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Mayfly pub (within half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Hawkinge. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Hawkinge
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Hawkinge
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Hawkinge?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your finance team needs and we’ll explain.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Events we cater in Hawkinge
People mix in the queue.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Celebrating a big win
- Leaving dos
- Staff thank-you lunches
Hawkinge is about 60 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
Towns and villages near Hawkinge
More for events in Hawkinge
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Lunchtime bookings in Hawkinge are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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