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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Barham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Barham and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive open days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips for Barham events
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Barham?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Barham book the van for events such as:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 2.4 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Barham
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. Whether it’s christmas family parties and christmas customer days, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Barham, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
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. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Christmas parties in Barham: local tips
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. In and around Barham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Barham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist can book the van as a hot-food stall. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Barham Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Barham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. From The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Barham we cover include Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (0.8 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Barham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re 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
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
What else we do in Barham
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Barham; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
FAQs for Barham
Which station is closest to Barham?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
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 follow the site rules.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Do you cover Barham?
Yes, we do. Barham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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