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Christmas party fish and chips in Dargate, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Dargate and the surrounding area.
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Dargate
What affects the price in Dargate
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Dargate? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Dargate
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. For warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and family Christmas get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In winter near Dargate, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Questions from Dargate
Is Dargate close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Christmas parties in Dargate: local tips
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Dargate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Dargate. Dargate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hernhill Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. If a church like Church of St Michael is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Dargate we cover include Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Dargate
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Kent, including Dargate
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in Dargate
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Dargate 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.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Dargate
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
In Dargate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Selling station, about 3 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- 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