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Christmas party fish and chips in Alkham, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Alkham and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
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Christmas party fish and chips in Alkham, cooked to order
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Typical bookings include festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas customer days, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Alkham, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Alkham
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas markets and fairs
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Alkham
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: 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. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Alkham, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Alkham questions
Can you serve near the sea around Alkham?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Alkham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Nearby places to Alkham
Other occasions in Alkham
What affects the price in Alkham
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Book as early as possible for December
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Christmas catering near Alkham
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Alkham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Alkham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Alkham hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
- 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