Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hawkenbury, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hawkenbury. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Hawkenbury?
Where the van can park in Hawkenbury
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Information about power and water
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hawkenbury
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For village fêtes and festivals, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Hawkenbury, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Settle the pitch terms early
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Winter fairs in Hawkenbury are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hawkenbury
Is Hawkenbury too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hawkenbury close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Events we cater in Hawkenbury
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hawkenbury? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Running an event in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the TN12 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events 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).
A little further out are Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Nearby places to Hawkenbury
What else we do in Hawkenbury
- 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