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Party Fish and Chip Van in Hackington
Party fish and chip van in Hackington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Hackington?
Common questions in Hackington
How far is Hackington from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Hackington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Party fish and chip van in Hackington, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and retirement celebrations, we can cook curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Hackington, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Hosting a chip van party in Hackington
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Hackington is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hackington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Parks such as Tyler Hill Meadow usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT2. Streets in the area include Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hackington we cover include Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St Stephen's Junior School (0.9 miles south) and St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (1 mile south)
Towns and villages near Hackington
Other occasions in Hackington
Why choose party fish and chip van in Hackington?
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hackington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family parties with children
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, Canterbury West station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Hackington
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or CT2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Let your neighbours know
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Midsummer parties in Hackington stay bright until about 9:15pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Hackington hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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