Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Capel-le-Ferne
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Capel-le-Ferne.
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Capel-le-Ferne
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Capel-le-Ferne
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for club and society Christmas socials and christmas markets and fairs.
In winter near Capel-le-Ferne, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Occasions we serve in Capel-le-Ferne
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Capel-le-Ferne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
If a church like St Radigund is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
Planning a Christmas party in Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne is about 2 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Capel-le-Ferne, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Capel-le-Ferne. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Capel-le-Ferne to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Folkestone Central station is about 2.4 miles away. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Capel-le-Ferne Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Capel-le-Ferne is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include New Dover Road, Alexandra Road and Clarence Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Capel-le-Ferne we cover include Satmar (1 mile north-east), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (2 miles north), South Alkham (2 miles north) and Church Hougham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (2.3 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Capel-le-Ferne include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include The Valiant Sailor pub (0.7 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Capel-le-Ferne
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Capel-le-Ferne
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Could you trade in East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cover Capel-le-Ferne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Capel-le-Ferne is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect allergies in advance
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. It gets dark in Capel-le-Ferne by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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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. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Capel-le-Ferne hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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