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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Doddington events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Doddington? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on events
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips for Doddington events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Doddington
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for festive open days and festive family gatherings.
Near Doddington, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Doddington
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Doddington and across Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Doddington
Also in Doddington
Doddington in December: what to know
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Doddington, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Doddington is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Doddington to Canterbury (13 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Doddington 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.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Doddington we cover include Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies in advance
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Questions from Doddington
Can the van park in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Doddington from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Doddington?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 4 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. An afternoon Christmas party in Doddington can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through 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