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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Cop Street events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Cop Street? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
A chip van near Cop Street
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Cop Street
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Cop Street and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Cop Street
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. For christmas fairs at schools and festive gatherings after Christmas, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
In a small place like Cop Street, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Cop Street questions
Is Cop Street close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Cop Street?
Sandwich station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening normally works best. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
More for events in Cop Street
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Send round an allergy question
- December Fridays go first: book early
For a work party, food early in the evening typically works best.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Christmas catering near Cop Street
Cop Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Christmas parties in Cop Street are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, Sandwich station is about 2.9 miles away.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Weddington (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile south), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Cop Street include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Cop Street
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Cop Street?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas customer days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Cop Street, so put the van where there is good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Cop Street? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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