Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Coombe, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Coombe.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
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About our Christmas party fish and chips in Coombe
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Typical bookings include christmas fairs at schools and christmas customer days, with curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Coombe, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Coombe hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Coombe
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Coombe book the van for events such as:
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- PTA Christmas events
- Office Christmas parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Sandwich station, about 2.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. An afternoon Christmas party in Coombe can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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 are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Plan cover for the queue
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Nearby places to Coombe
More for events in Coombe
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Coombe questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Coombe close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When should we eat?
Food early on is normally wise. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Christmas parties in Coombe: local tips
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Coombe and the surrounding area. Coombe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Nicholas is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The coast is within about 6 miles of Coombe, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT3 and CT13, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Coombe includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (0.9 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