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Christmas party fish and chips in Hale, Medway
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Hale.
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Book the van in Hale
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Hale
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, with service timed to each group. For new Year parties and lights switch-on events, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Hale, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. 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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Hale?
It’s hot food on a cold day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hale and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Lights switch-on events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What else we do in Hale
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Hale, so put the van where there is good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Common questions in Hale
Is Hale too small for a chip van?
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 Hale?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Festive bookings around Hale
Hale is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. For a Christmas party in Hale, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hale. Hale is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Christ Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Kingfisher Community Primary School, suit a chip van. Hale is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Hale, we also cover Darland (1 mile south-east), Capstone (1 mile south-east), Luton (1 mile north-west), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Hale includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Hale include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Robert Napier School (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.4 miles north-west)
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
- 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