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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Herne events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Herne. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A chip van near Herne
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Herne; light the path to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Herne
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. For new Year parties and depot Christmas treats, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
For a Christmas get-together near Herne, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Occasions we serve in Herne
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Herne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive family gatherings
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Festive bookings around Herne
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Herne, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Herne is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
A winter fair at a school like Herne Church of England Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of St Martin is just the kind of event a chip van suits. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For Christmas parties in CT6, we just need to know where the van can park. Your Christmas party could be at a house on St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Herne includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Nearby places to Herne
What else we do in Herne
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Service time
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Book as early as possible for December
- Flag any coeliac guests
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Herne: your questions answered
How far is Herne from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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