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Christmas party fish and chips in Arpinge, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Arpinge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips in Arpinge
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Arpinge
- We cover Arpinge and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
Christmas party fish and chips in Arpinge, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Typical bookings include family Christmas get-togethers and new Year parties, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Arpinge, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Arpinge in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Arpinge
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Arpinge
What else we do in Arpinge
Events we cater in Arpinge
It feels festive without being formal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year club parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
A winter fair at a school like Harcourt Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
Questions from Arpinge
What’s the nearest station to Arpinge?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is Arpinge close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to Arpinge?
Yes, we do. Arpinge is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Arpinge
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Festive bookings around Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Arpinge will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Arpinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Oswald's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Arpinge, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 3 miles of Arpinge, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in CT18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Arpinge include Cheriton Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
- 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