Medway · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Capstone
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Capstone.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
A chip van near Capstone
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Capstone
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, with service timed to each group. Typical bookings include staff Christmas parties and family Christmas get-togethers, serving gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a Christmas party near Capstone, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Capstone: your questions answered
Is Capstone close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Capstone.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Planning a Christmas party in Capstone
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Capstone or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Capstone to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hempstead Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Capstone is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME7 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Capstone, we also cover Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Capstone include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Star pub (1 mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
For event organisers in Capstone
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Capstone 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
More for events in Capstone
- 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