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Christmas party fish and chips in Bishopstone, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bishopstone and the surrounding area.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
A chip van near Bishopstone
Christmas party fish and chips in Bishopstone, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
Around Bishopstone, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Christmas parties in Bishopstone: local tips
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Bishopstone, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 2.4 miles away. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Bishopstone includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Festive lights by the van look great.
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Bishopstone questions
Can you serve near the sea around Bishopstone?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Bishopstone close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why Bishopstone hosts choose us
- We cover Bishopstone and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In December, it’s dark in Bishopstone by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Bishopstone
It is hot food on a cold day.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas customer days
- Depot Christmas treats
- Family Christmas get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Reculver Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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