Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in Hawkenbury, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Hawkenbury.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
Book the van in Hawkenbury
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hawkenbury
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and work Christmas parties.
For a rural spot like Hawkenbury, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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. In Hawkenbury, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Kent, including Hawkenbury
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a chip van in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For events in Hawkenbury, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hawkenbury. Hawkenbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hawkenbury to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Hawkenbury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests. Other places close to Hawkenbury we cover include Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Hawkenbury
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Towns and villages near Hawkenbury
Also in Hawkenbury
Events we cater in Hawkenbury
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
For anyone arriving by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Hawkenbury: your questions answered
Is Hawkenbury too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Hawkenbury?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll plan it with you.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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