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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hawkinge
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Hawkinge.
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
Planning an event in Hawkinge?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hawkinge
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for sports tournaments and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Events near Hawkinge are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share pitch details
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hawkinge?
It suits almost every visitor.
In Hawkinge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
A summer fête at St Luke's is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, events in Hawkinge stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hawkinge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Hawkinge questions
Which station is closest to Hawkinge?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Event catering near Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hawkinge. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. PTAs at schools such as The Churchill School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Hawkinge, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hawkinge, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We serve events across CT18. Streets in the area include The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in 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’ll also find 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’ll find The Mayfly pub (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Hawkinge
More for events in Hawkinge
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Hawkinge
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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