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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Old Hawkinge
Looking for a fish and chip van in Old Hawkinge? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near Old Hawkinge
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Planning an evening event in Old Hawkinge? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Old Hawkinge
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Typical bookings include festive get-togethers and garden get-togethers, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Old Hawkinge, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Common questions in Old Hawkinge
Which station is closest to Old Hawkinge?
The closest is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to Old Hawkinge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Old Hawkinge is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
What else we do in Old Hawkinge
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Old Hawkinge. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Old Hawkinge
- Events in Old Hawkinge and across Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Old Hawkinge
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hawkinge Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Bringing the van to Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. For events in Old Hawkinge, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Michael, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For guests coming by train, Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Old Hawkinge is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Old Hawkinge is within about 3 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We take the van to events all over CT18. From Standen Lane and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Old Hawkinge include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
- 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