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Christmas party fish and chips in Danaway, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Danaway.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Depot Christmas treats
Fresh fish and chips in Danaway
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Danaway
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive family gatherings and office Christmas parties.
Near Danaway, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Danaway in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Danaway
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Danaway book the van for occasions like:
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive open days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Newington station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Nearby places to Danaway
What else we do in Danaway
Festive bookings around Danaway
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the ME9 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a chip van suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Borden Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. Danaway is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Danaway, we cover Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Danaway
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Danaway
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Danaway
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Danaway too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long does set-up take?
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.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Danaway and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- December Fridays go first: book early
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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