Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Acton, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Acton.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- End-of-year customer events
Planning an event in Acton?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Acton
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. Whether it is festive open days and new Year parties, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Acton, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Acton
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Acton. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Acton
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Acton
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Acton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
More for events in Acton
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the van can park on site
- Collect allergies in advance
- Keep the queue dry
- Send allergies to us in writing
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Christmas parties in Acton: local tips
Acton is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the TN30 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Acton to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wittersham Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The coast is within about 5 miles of Acton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN30, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Acton we cover include The Stocks (1 mile south), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Acton
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. December in Acton means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
- 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