Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Dunkirk, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Dunkirk and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Book the van in Dunkirk
Christmas party fish and chips in Dunkirk, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
Near Dunkirk, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a Christmas party in Dunkirk
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. People in Dunkirk book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
A Christmas fair at Christ Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Dunkirk is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 6 miles of Dunkirk, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
For Christmas parties in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as London Road and Courtenay Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Dunkirk; light the path to the van.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including Dunkirk
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Dunkirk
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Dunkirk? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Dunkirk
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Dunkirk
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 Dunkirk close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Dunkirk.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Collect allergies in advance
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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