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Christmas party fish and chips in Gushmere, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Gushmere.
- New Year parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Gushmere
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Gushmere. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Gushmere
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Whether it is PTA Christmas events and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Gushmere, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Gushmere
Other occasions in Gushmere
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Check the van can park on site
Afterwards, we pack up.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Gushmere?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Gushmere, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
For event organisers in Gushmere
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Gushmere
Is Gushmere too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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 follow the site rules.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do you cover Gushmere?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Gushmere and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. An afternoon Christmas party in Gushmere can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- 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.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Festive bookings around Gushmere
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Gushmere will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Gushmere is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Gushmere to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Selling station, about 0.6 miles east, is the nearest station. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Selling Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Gushmere, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Gushmere, we also cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gushmere include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
- 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