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Christmas party fish and chips in Clap Hill, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Clap Hill and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips for Clap Hill events
Christmas party fish and chips in Clap Hill, cooked to order
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for club and society Christmas socials and staff Christmas parties.
In winter near Clap Hill, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Christmas catering near Clap Hill
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Clap Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Aldington Primary School, suit a chip van. Clap Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN25. For Christmas parties just outside Clap Hill, we cover Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Clap Hill include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Places near Clap Hill
What else we do in Clap Hill
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Clap Hill
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
What the van needs
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
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. An afternoon Christmas party in Clap Hill can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- 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 the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What affects the price in Clap Hill
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Clap Hill? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Common questions in Clap Hill
How far is Clap Hill from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you come to Clap Hill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Clap Hill and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Book as early as possible for December
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Clap Hill?
It is relaxed and fun.
Whatever the occasion in Clap Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Staff Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Train travellers will want to know that Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- 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