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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bloodden events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Bloodden.
- PTA Christmas events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Bloodden
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan cover for the queue
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Christmas party fish and chips in Bloodden, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. On the menu are pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons.
In a small place like Bloodden, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Bloodden; park the van where there is good light.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Bloodden and across Kent
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Bloodden?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Staff Christmas parties
If a church like Church of the Holy Innocents is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Bloodden: your questions answered
How far is Bloodden from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Christmas parties in Bloodden: local tips
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bloodden and nearby villages. Bloodden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Adisham Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If people are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Bloodden: Adisham station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bloodden, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT3, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Bloodden we cover include Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
- 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