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Fish and chip van for parties in Hawkenbury, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Hawkenbury and across Kent.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Christenings and naming days
Fresh fish and chips in Hawkenbury
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Party fish and chip van in Hawkenbury, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. We are frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood events and summer garden parties, serving mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Hawkenbury, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Midsummer parties in Hawkenbury stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hawkenbury
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Hawkenbury
Other occasions in Hawkenbury
Planning a party in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For a party in Hawkenbury, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Hawkenbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hawkenbury, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the TN12 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hawkenbury, we also cover 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Hawkenbury: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hawkenbury?
Staplehurst station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Can the van go 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.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
What about guests who do not eat 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 long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hawkenbury.
Occasions we serve in Hawkenbury
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Whatever the occasion in Hawkenbury, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
For party guests on the train, Staplehurst station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hawkenbury
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- 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