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Christmas party fish and chips in Hampton, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Hampton and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips in Hampton
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Hampton
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Whether it’s depot Christmas treats and christmas markets and fairs, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
At a festive party in Hampton, the van on the drive goes down well. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Christmas catering near Hampton
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in CT6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Hampton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Andrew's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hampton Primary School, suit a chip van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hampton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the CT6 postcode area. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hampton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hampton Inn (within half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Hampton
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hampton?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Hampton hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Hampton and across Kent
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Plan cover for the queue.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hampton
Also in Hampton
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Hampton; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
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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Questions from Hampton
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Hampton?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Hampton?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive open days
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Herne Bay station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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