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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Dungate events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Dungate and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- End-of-year customer events
- New Year parties
Book the van in Dungate
Where the van can park in Dungate
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Dungate
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. We are frequently asked to cater christmas family parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In winter near Dungate, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Christmas parties in Dungate: local tips
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Dungate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Dungate. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Dungate to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Sittingbourne station, about 2.9 miles north, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Dungate, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Kent, including Dungate
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Dungate
Also in Dungate
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Dungate questions
What’s the nearest station to Dungate?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, it’s dark in Dungate by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in 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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Events we cater in Dungate
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Festive open days
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Catherine can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, 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