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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hawkinge
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hawkinge and the surrounding area.
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Seaside-themed weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Hawkinge
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Hawkinge, fried fresh
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s often a yard or track close to the party. For seaside-themed weddings and barn weddings, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
A farm or garden wedding near Hawkinge suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Hawkinge?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Seaside-themed weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Hawkinge, such as St Luke's, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hawkinge
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Put bins near the van
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
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Other occasions in Hawkinge
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Hawkinge, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hawkinge
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Hawkinge
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. For weddings in 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. We serve events right across the region, from Hawkinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station. Cheriton Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hawkinge suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hawkinge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in CT18, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wedding on streets such as The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to weddings in Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Mayfly pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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