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Christmas party fish and chips in Egerton, 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 Egerton.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Egerton
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Egerton in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: 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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Christmas party fish and chips in Egerton, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
In winter near Egerton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Egerton
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Kent, including Egerton
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
What else we do in Egerton
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Egerton
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Egerton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
For event organisers in Egerton
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Festive bookings around Egerton
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Egerton will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Egerton Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St James can book the van as a hot-food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Egerton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN27, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Egerton, we cover Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
- 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