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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hawkhurst
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hawkhurst. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Hawkhurst
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hawkhurst
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We are frequently asked to cater feeding event crew and country shows, serving curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips.
Events near Hawkhurst are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Organising for someone else?
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 confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hawkhurst
Can the van park in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Hawkhurst?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Hawkhurst events: pitches and permissions
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Hawkhurst to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Hawkhurst, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN18, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Schools near Hawkhurst include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Hotel (less than half a mile south-east)
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Events we cater in Hawkhurst
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hawkhurst book the van for events such as:
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ensure allergen information is available
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Places near Hawkhurst
Other occasions in Hawkhurst
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Hawkhurst. Summer fêtes in Hawkhurst have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:15pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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