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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bekesbourne events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Bekesbourne and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas family parties
Planning an event in Bekesbourne?
Christmas party fish and chips in Bekesbourne, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We’re often asked to cater christmas markets and fairs and staff Christmas parties, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
For a Christmas party near Bekesbourne, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Afterwards, we pack up.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In December, it’s dark in Bekesbourne by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get 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.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Planning a Christmas party in Bekesbourne
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bekesbourne is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Bekesbourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St. Anselm's Catholic School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like Church of St Peter is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Bekesbourne we cover include Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
For event organisers in Bekesbourne
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Nearby places to Bekesbourne
More for events in Bekesbourne
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Bekesbourne: your questions answered
Is Bekesbourne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Bekesbourne?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
- 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