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Christmas party fish and chips in Chilton, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Chilton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
- End-of-year customer events
Planning an event in Chilton?
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Chilton
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. We’re frequently asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and festive open days, with gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
At a festive party in Chilton, a chip van on the drive is a treat. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Chilton, so put the van where there’s good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Chilton
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive open days
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Laurence can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
What affects the price in Chilton
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the queue dry
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Flag any coeliac guests
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Planning a Christmas party in Chilton
Chilton is about 1 mile south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Chilton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chilton to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Chilton Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. With the A299 nearby, December journeys to Chilton are straightforward. The coast is within about 2 miles of Chilton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT11 and CT12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Saxon Road, Downs Road and Edith Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A299 close by, Chilton is easy for us to reach. For Christmas parties just outside Chilton, we cover Pegwell (1 mile south), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (11 miles west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.9 miles north) and Ramsgate Tunnels (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Chilton include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Belle Vue pub (under half a mile south)
FAQs for Chilton
Can you serve near the sea around Chilton?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Chilton close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Chilton
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Places near Chilton
What else we do in Chilton
- 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