Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Clapper Hill events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Clapper Hill and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Festive family gatherings
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Book the van in Clapper Hill
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Clapper Hill
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Whether it’s lights switch-on events and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Clapper Hill, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Clapper Hill
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Clapper Hill
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Book as early as possible for December
- Keep the queue dry
- Send round an allergy question
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Occasions we serve in Clapper Hill
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
These are some of the bookings we take in Clapper Hill and Kent:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Depot Christmas treats
- Work Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that Headcorn station is about 4.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Clapper Hill: your questions answered
Could you trade in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Clapper Hill?
Headcorn station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to Clapper Hill?
Yes, we do. Clapper Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
A chip van compared with other options
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Clapper Hill hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Clapper Hill
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What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Plan your Christmas party in Clapper Hill around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning a Christmas party in Clapper Hill
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Clapper Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Clapper Hill; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN27. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
- 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