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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Erriottwood events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Erriottwood.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive open days
A chip van near Erriottwood
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Erriottwood
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. For christmas family parties and christmas markets and fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Erriottwood, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Erriottwood
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning a Christmas party in Erriottwood
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Erriottwood. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Lynsted and Norton Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Erriottwood, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Lion Public House (1 mile north)
Erriottwood: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Erriottwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Erriottwood?
Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening usually works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head typically 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
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the queue dry
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Occasions we serve in Erriottwood
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas family parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
Also in Erriottwood
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Plan your Christmas party in Erriottwood around the dark: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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