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Christmas party fish and chips in Cheriton, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Cheriton and across Kent.
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas customer days
Christmas party fish and chips for Cheriton events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Cheriton
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. We are frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and end-of-year club parties, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Around Cheriton, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Plan your Christmas party in Cheriton around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You share 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.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Cheriton
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Cheriton
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Cheriton
How far is Cheriton from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Lower Leas Coastal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cheriton?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Cheriton
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
More for events in Cheriton
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Christmas parties in Cheriton: local tips
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Christmas parties in Cheriton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Cheriton is on or near the M20, so we can reach it easily in winter. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Cheriton is within about 5 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 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT19, CT20 and CT50, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane, wherever the van can park. You will find Cheriton on the M20, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Cheriton include Pent Valley Technology College (less than half a mile north-east) and The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Lion pub (within half a mile west)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Cheriton
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas markets and fairs
If a church like Church of All Souls is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan lighting near the hatch
When service is finished, we pack up.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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