Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Hales Place, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hales Place and the surrounding area.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
A chip van near Hales Place
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Hales Place hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Hales Place
The van parks outside and serves hot food. For christmas socials for clubs and PTA Christmas events, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
Around Hales Place, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning a Christmas party in Hales Place
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. Around Hales Place, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Stephen or St Thomas of Canterbury Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in CT2 and CT1, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Hales Place, we cover Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hales Place include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Hales Place include Archbishop's School (within half a mile south-west) and St Edmund's School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (under half a mile south)
For event organisers in Hales Place
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hales Place? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December in Hales Place means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hales Place? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Hales Place: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hales Place?
Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can the van park in Bus Company Island?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
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.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening generally works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hales Place
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Where the van can park in Hales Place
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- 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.
On the menu in Hales Place
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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