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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Appledore events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Appledore.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Christmas party fish and chips for Appledore events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Appledore
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas socials for clubs.
For a Christmas party near Appledore, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Agree the spot with the venue
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in Appledore
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
A chip van compared with other options
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Planning a Christmas party in Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Appledore, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Appledore. Appledore is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We serve Christmas parties across TN26. Local streets include The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Appledore include Orlestone Forest.
Events we cater in Appledore
It’s relaxed and fun.
In Appledore and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
Places near Appledore
More for events in Appledore
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Appledore
How far is Appledore from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Appledore?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. It gets dark in Appledore by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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