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Christmas party fish and chips in Goodnestone, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Goodnestone and the surrounding area.
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas socials for clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Goodnestone
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Goodnestone
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. We serve gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
Near Goodnestone, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Christmas catering near Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. Bookings in Goodnestone come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Graveney Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Faversham station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in ME13, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Head Hill Road and Cherrywood; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Goodnestone include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles west)
Events we cater in Goodnestone
It’s hot food on a cold day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Goodnestone book the van for events such as:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
If a church like St Bartholomew's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Common questions in Goodnestone
Is Goodnestone close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Goodnestone?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. December in Goodnestone means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Check the van can park on site
- December Fridays go first: book early
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
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 usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Places near Goodnestone
More for events in Goodnestone
- 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