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Christmas party fish and chips in Charlton-in-Dover, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Charlton-in-Dover. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- End-of-year club parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
A chip van near Charlton-in-Dover
Christmas party fish and chips in Charlton-in-Dover, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for new Year parties and christmas family parties.
At a festive party in Charlton-in-Dover, the van on the drive goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. December in Charlton-in-Dover means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Charlton-in-Dover? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Charlton-in-Dover
Could you trade in Connaught Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Charlton-in-Dover from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Charlton-in-Dover and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Charlton-in-Dover. The cost per head generally 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.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Keep the queue dry
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the spot with the venue
For a work party, food early in the evening usually works best.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
For event organisers in Charlton-in-Dover
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Also near Charlton-in-Dover
Other occasions in Charlton-in-Dover
Christmas catering near Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Charlton-in-Dover, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Charlton-in-Dover. Charlton-in-Dover is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charlton-in-Dover to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Charlton Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. With the sea within about a mile, December breezes can be cold.
Here we cover the CT16, CT17 and CT15 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Local streets include Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A256, Charlton-in-Dover is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. If your venue is just outside Charlton-in-Dover, we also cover Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Charlton-in-Dover include Dover Grammar School for Girls (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
- 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