Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Curteis' Corner
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Curteis' Corner? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year club parties
Book the van in Curteis' Corner
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Check the van can park on site
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan cover for the queue
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Christmas party fish and chips in Curteis' Corner, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas lunches for shift teams and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Near Curteis' Corner, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Questions from Curteis' Corner
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Curteis' Corner?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you cover Curteis' Corner?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Curteis' Corner. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Curteis' Corner
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. December in Curteis' Corner means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Festive bookings around Curteis' Corner
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Curteis' Corner, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Curteis' Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Headcorn station is about 2.9 miles away. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like John Mayne Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Curteis' Corner is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane, wherever the van can park. For Christmas parties just outside Curteis' Corner, we cover Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Kent, including Curteis' Corner
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Curteis' Corner
Also in Curteis' Corner
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Curteis' Corner?
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Curteis' Corner book the van for events such as:
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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