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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Appledore Heath events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Appledore Heath and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips in Appledore Heath
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Appledore Heath
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Whether it is depot Christmas treats and family Christmas get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
In a small place like Appledore Heath, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Appledore Heath
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Appledore Heath in December: what to know
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Appledore Heath as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Appledore Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Appledore Heath to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
For Christmas parties in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park. From School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
Also near Appledore Heath
Other occasions in Appledore Heath
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Common questions in Appledore Heath
Do you come out to small places like Appledore Heath?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Appledore Heath?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
Occasions we serve in Appledore Heath
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. December in Appledore Heath 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.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Appledore Heath
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Check the van can park on site
- December Fridays go first: book early
When service is finished, we pack up.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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