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Christmas party fish and chips in East Stourmouth, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in East Stourmouth.
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Family Christmas get-togethers
A chip van near East Stourmouth
East Stourmouth questions
Is East Stourmouth close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like East Stourmouth?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening generally works best. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Stourmouth.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in East Stourmouth
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. For PTA Christmas events and depot Christmas treats, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near East Stourmouth, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover East Stourmouth and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose a lit spot for the van
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in East Stourmouth?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in East Stourmouth book the van for events such as:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive open days
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in East Stourmouth
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in East Stourmouth in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Other occasions in East Stourmouth
East Stourmouth in December: what to know
East Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Around East Stourmouth, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. East Stourmouth is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
A Christmas fair at All Saints Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT3. Local streets include The Street and School Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in West Stourmouth (1 mile west), Westmarsh (1 mile south-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Ware (2 miles south-east) and Sarre (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
Open spaces near East Stourmouth include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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