Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Chitty
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Chitty. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips for Chitty events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Chitty
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. For warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and christmas socials for clubs, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy and more.
Near Chitty, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Chitty
Which station is closest to Chitty?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 4 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Chitty, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Chitty; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Festive bookings around Chitty
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Chitty, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chitty to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west. If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT3, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Chitty, we also cover Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chitty?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Chitty
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Chitty
Other occasions in Chitty
- 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