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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hastingleigh events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hastingleigh.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive family gatherings
- New Year parties
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Christmas party fish and chips in Hastingleigh, fried fresh
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. For club and society Christmas socials and PTA Christmas events, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips.
In winter near Hastingleigh, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. An afternoon Christmas party in Hastingleigh can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Hastingleigh
What’s the nearest station to Hastingleigh?
Wye station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hastingleigh?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Places near Hastingleigh
What else we do in Hastingleigh
Festive bookings around Hastingleigh
Hastingleigh is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Hastingleigh as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hastingleigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bodsham Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Hastingleigh is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Becket's Close and Tamley Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside Hastingleigh, we cover Folly Town (1 mile west), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (2 miles west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bowl Inn (under half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Hastingleigh hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Hastingleigh
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hastingleigh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive open days
Train travellers will want to know that Wye station, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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