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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Aycliffe events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Aycliffe. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips in Aycliffe
Christmas party fish and chips in Aycliffe, cooked to order
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and festive family gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Aycliffe, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. An afternoon Christmas party in Aycliffe can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Aycliffe
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Events in Aycliffe and across Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Common questions in Aycliffe
Is Aycliffe too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Aycliffe close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is typically wise. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Events we cater in Aycliffe
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Aycliffe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas fairs at a church such as Aycliffe Church Centre can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning a Christmas party in Aycliffe
Aycliffe is about 1 mile south of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Across the CT17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Aycliffe is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Aycliffe to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Aycliffe Community Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The coast is within about 2 miles of Aycliffe, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT17 and CT15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Manor Road, Mount Road and Rugby Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Aycliffe we cover include Maxton (1 mile north), Farthingloe (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (2 miles west), Dover (2 miles north) and River (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Aycliffe include Astor College for the Arts (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (0.7 miles north)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Keep the queue dry
- Send allergies to us in writing
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
- 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