Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Finberry
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Finberry and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Finberry
Christmas party fish and chips in Finberry, fried fresh
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for end-of-year customer events and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
For a Christmas party near Finberry, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Collect allergies in advance
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Finberry?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Finberry, and we will check the date and send a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
For event organisers in Finberry
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Christmas catering near Finberry
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. People in Finberry 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. Finberry is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Finberry to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Finberry Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Finberry, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside Finberry, we cover Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Finberry include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. An afternoon Christmas party in Finberry can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Finberry: your questions answered
Can the van go 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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Finberry?
Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Finberry
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near Finberry
Also in Finberry
- 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