Kent · England
Fish and chip van hire in CT18
Planning an event in CT18? We cover Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chips across CT18
Towns and villages in CT18
- Hawkinge
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Lyminge
- Densole
- Etchinghill
- Newington
- Skeete
- Woodland
- Old Hawkinge
- Hemsted
- Peene
- Satmar
- Drellingore
- Arpinge
Events we cater in CT18
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across CT18
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event in CT18. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and school events and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
What you’ll pay
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in CT18 and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Around Hawkinge
Bookings here are frequently close to Turner Free School, St Luke's and The Mayfly pub and the streets around them. Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Cheriton Hill.
Planning a chip van in CT18
CT18 covers everything from Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge to 13 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of CT18 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles. Around 14 places in CT18 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.
Hawkinge: Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Churchill School, can book the van as a food stall. By late September, sunset in Hawkinge is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins near the queue
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Occasions we serve in CT18
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in CT18, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in CT18? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 normally the easier option.
FAQs for CT18
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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