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Fish and chip van hire in Hacklinge, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Hacklinge and the surrounding area.
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire in Hacklinge
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Fish and chip van hire in Hacklinge, cooked to order
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and staff thank-you lunches.
In a hamlet or village like Hacklinge, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Questions from Hacklinge
Which station is closest to Hacklinge?
Sandwich station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Hacklinge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Planning an evening event in Hacklinge? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Hacklinge
What else we do in Hacklinge
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 in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Hacklinge
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hacklinge book the van for occasions like:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St George, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Bringing the van to Hacklinge
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hacklinge and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Sandwich station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Worth Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hacklinge, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in CT14, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Hacklinge, we cover Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hacklinge includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Coach pub (under half a mile south)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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