Kent · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Old Hawkinge, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your event in Old Hawkinge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports days
- Community festivals
- Summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Old Hawkinge
Community events around Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We cover Old Hawkinge as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Folkestone Central station is about 2.3 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hawkinge Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Old Hawkinge, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Hawkinge, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in CT18, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Standen Lane and Church Hill, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Old Hawkinge, we also cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Old Hawkinge includes Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
About our fish and chip van for events in Old Hawkinge
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and feeding event crew, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
A fête near Old Hawkinge might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Old Hawkinge have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Hawkinge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Questions from Old Hawkinge
Is Old Hawkinge 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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Perfect for your event in Old Hawkinge
It needs little from volunteers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Old Hawkinge and Kent:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
Events in parks such as East Cliff and Warren Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Where the van can park in Old Hawkinge
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
More for events in Old Hawkinge
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Old Hawkinge and across Kent
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree the terms in writing
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
- 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