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Christmas party fish and chips in Ashbank, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashbank? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Club and society Christmas socials
- End-of-year customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Ashbank
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send round an allergy question
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Confirm allergies by email
Plan cover for the queue.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ashbank
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and christmas customer days.
Near Ashbank, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashbank?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Ashbank and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
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What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. It gets dark in Ashbank by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Ashbank
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Ashbank?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Christmas parties in Ashbank: local tips
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Ashbank, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. If a church like St Nicholas's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Ashbank is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include George Lane and Wykeham Grove; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Ashbank? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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