Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hawley, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Hawley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Club open days
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Hawley
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. For an evening event in Hawley, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
About our fish and chip van for events in Hawley
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for music and food festivals and sports days.
A fête near Hawley might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Hawley
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Hawley and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Hawley events: pitches and permissions
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Events in Hawley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hawley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Farningham Road station is about 1.5 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Hawley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in DA2, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Hawley, we cover Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hawley include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Hawley include Leigh Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Four Lymes pub (under half a mile north)
Perfect for your event in Hawley
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
A school like Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- 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 will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Questions from Hawley
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Darenth Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Towns and villages near Hawley
More for events in Hawley
- 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