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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Herne Common events
Christmas party fish and chips in Herne Common: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- New Year parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Office Christmas parties
Planning an event in Herne Common?
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. An afternoon Christmas party in Herne Common can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Herne Common, fried fresh
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
In a small place like Herne Common, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Herne Common
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Herne Common
Is Herne Common 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.
What’s the nearest station to Herne Common?
Herne Bay station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van come to Herne Common?
Yes, we do. Herne Common is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What affects the price in Herne Common
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Herne Common?
It’s hot food on a cold day, served fast.
Whatever the occasion in Herne Common, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- New Year parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas customer days
A winter fair at a school like Herne Church of England Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Christmas parties in Herne Common: local tips
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Herne Common will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. If a church like Church of St Martin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The coast is within about 3 miles of Herne Common, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
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Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Herne Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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. Larger groups typically 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 us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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