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Christmas party fish and chips in Eddington, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Eddington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
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Christmas party fish and chips in Eddington, fried fresh
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. Whether it is new Year parties and depot Christmas treats, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
In Eddington, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Eddington in December: what to know
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Around Eddington, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Eddington to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Herne Bay High School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The coast is within about 2 miles of Eddington, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Eddington, we also cover Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay Infant School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.8 miles north)
For event organisers in Eddington
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eddington?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Eddington and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Eddington, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Places near Eddington
What else we do in Eddington
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In December, it is dark in Eddington by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Eddington questions
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Eddington close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Eddington.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Eddington
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Eddington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
If a church like Church of St Martin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- 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