Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Flete events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Flete and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Book the van in Flete
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Christmas party fish and chips in Flete, fried fresh
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, with pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a Christmas party near Flete, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What else we do in Flete
Events we cater in Flete
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Flete book the van for events such as:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
If a church like St. Catherine's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Christmas catering near Flete
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Flete will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Margate station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Here we cover the CT9 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Other local spots include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Check the van can park on site
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Collect allergies in advance
- Confirm allergies by email
Afterwards, we pack up.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. It gets dark in Flete by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Flete: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Flete?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Flete?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
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 early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
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 photo if you can.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in Flete. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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