Medway · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Burham
Christmas party fish and chips in Burham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Christmas customer days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Planning an event in Burham?
What the van needs
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:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Burham
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for school and PTA Christmas fairs and family Christmas get-togethers.
In winter near Burham, we need firm ground and light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Burham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Burham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Burham from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Burham hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Medway, including Burham
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Check the van can park on site
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send round an allergy question
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Towns and villages near Burham
What else we do in Burham
Events we cater in Burham
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Burham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas customer days
- New Year parties
- Office Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that Snodland station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Burham; park the van where there’s good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Burham in December: what to know
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. For Christmas parties in Burham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Burham Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME1, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Burham, we also cover Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Burham include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windmill pub (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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