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Christmas party fish and chips in Ashford, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashford.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
A chip van near Ashford
Christmas party fish and chips in Ashford, cooked to order
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for PTA Christmas events and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons.
For a Christmas party in Ashford, a car park near the door is ideal. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. It gets dark in Ashford by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Ashford
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Ashford
How far is Ashford from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening usually works best. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Planning a Christmas party in Ashford
Ashford is in Kent. In and around Ashford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Ashford International station serves Ashford directly. The A20 and A28 make Ashford easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ashford; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26, we can bring the van to you. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Ashford sits on or near the A20 and A28, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. If your venue is just outside Ashford, we also cover Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Ashford has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Ashford include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Locomotive pub (under half a mile east)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ashford
It is relaxed and fun.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- New Year parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Chilmington Green Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What affects the price in Ashford
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
There’s 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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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