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Fish and chip van for parties in Hawkhurst, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your party in Hawkhurst. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Hawkhurst events
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Hawkhurst
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. Whether it’s naming days and christenings and birthday parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a party in Hawkhurst, home is often the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will do the rest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In Hawkhurst, a June party has light 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’re eating late.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Hawkhurst? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Why choose party fish and chip van in Hawkhurst?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Family parties with children
Within reach of Hawkhurst are historic houses such as Great Dixter (5 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Hawkhurst: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
A chip van compared with other options
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Hawkhurst hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Hawkhurst and across Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Hosting a chip van party in Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Hawkhurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hawkhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hawkhurst to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
A christening at Church of All Saints followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Parks such as Collingwood Nature Reserve typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Hawkhurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over TN18 and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Hawkhurst, we cover Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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