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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Adisham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Adisham and across Kent.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A chip van near Adisham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Adisham
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Adisham and the whole of Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Adisham
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal, without anyone leaving site. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for christmas customer days and christmas fairs at schools.
For a Christmas party near Adisham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Adisham in December: what to know
Adisham is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Adisham and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of the Holy Innocents draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Adisham Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Adisham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, The Street and Church Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Bloodden (1 mile south-east), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. It gets dark in Adisham by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Adisham
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Questions from Adisham
Is Adisham close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Events we cater in Adisham
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive family gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Adisham station is in Adisham itself.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- 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