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Christmas party fish and chips in Cliftonville, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Cliftonville.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Cliftonville events
Common questions in Cliftonville
How far is Cliftonville from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Cliftonville
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater lights switch-on events and christmas customer days.
In Cliftonville, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
What affects the price in Cliftonville
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, it’s dark in Cliftonville by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan cover for the queue
- Send allergies to us in writing
- December Fridays go first: book early
Send people out in groups.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For event organisers in Cliftonville
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Cliftonville. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Planning a Christmas party in Cliftonville
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. From the centre of Cliftonville to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Cliftonville is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Cliftonville Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Margate station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. The coast is within about a mile of Cliftonville, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
For Christmas parties in CT9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles 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