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Christmas party fish and chips in Bockhanger, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bockhanger? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Fresh fish and chips in Bockhanger
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Bockhanger
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For festive open days and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy for your guests.
At a festive party in Bockhanger, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. Sunset in Bockhanger in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Where the van can park in Bockhanger
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
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
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Bockhanger
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Bockhanger and Kent:
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
A winter fair at a school like Phoenix Community Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies in advance
- Confirm allergies by email
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Bockhanger in December: what to know
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Bockhanger, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bockhanger, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in TN24 and TN25, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside Bockhanger, we cover Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Bockhanger
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Bockhanger and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Bockhanger
Other occasions in Bockhanger
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Questions from Bockhanger
Which station is closest to Bockhanger?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Bockhanger close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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