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Christmas party fish and chips in Ash, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ash? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Planning an event in Ash?
Christmas party fish and chips in Ash, fried fresh
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a Christmas get-together near Ash, the van on the drive goes down well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Nearby places to Ash
Also in Ash
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ash
Which station is closest to Ash?
Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
How far is Ash from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is generally wise. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Ash; light the path to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Ash?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
Christmas catering near Ash
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Around Ash, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Ash, we cover Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequer Inn (within half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Ash
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Ash
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Ash, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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