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Christmas party fish and chips in Charing, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Charing and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
Planning an event in Charing?
Christmas party fish and chips in Charing, fried fresh
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. Typical bookings include festive open days and staff Christmas parties, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In Charing, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep the queue dry
- Book as early as possible for December
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send round an allergy question
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
What affects the price in Charing
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Charing questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening generally works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Festive bookings around Charing
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Charing, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Charing. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Train travellers will want to know that Charing has its own station, Charing station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your Christmas party is on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Charing; park the van where there is good light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your Christmas party in Charing
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
In Charing and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Festive family gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Depot Christmas treats
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Charing Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charing?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Charing and across Kent
- 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