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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Charing Heath
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Charing Heath. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips for Charing Heath events
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Charing Heath; light the path to the van.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Charing Heath? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Charing Heath, cooked to order
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas socials for clubs and end-of-year customer events.
In a small place like Charing Heath, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Christmas parties in Charing Heath: local tips
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Charing Heath come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If a church like Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Charing Heath is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN27, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send round an allergy question
Park the van close to the door.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Charing Heath questions
Do you come out to small places like Charing Heath?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Charing Heath?
Charing station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if it is raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
How long will the queue be?
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 service around it.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Charing Heath?
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Charing Heath hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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