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Christmas party fish and chips in Dover, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Dover? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips in Dover
Christmas party fish and chips in Dover, cooked to order
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We are often asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and festive open days, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In Dover, a chip van is a welcome change at Christmas. Keep the van close and well lit. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Dover
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
In Dover and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shatterlocks Infant School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Agree the spot with the venue
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Planning a Christmas party in Dover
Dover is in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Dover, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If a church like Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Dover, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A2 and A20 close by, Dover is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull pub (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dover?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Dover
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Dover
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December in Dover means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Dover
Which station is closest to Dover?
Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
How far is Dover from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Places near Dover
Other occasions in Dover
- 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