Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hersden events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Hersden and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Club and society Christmas socials
Fresh fish and chips in Hersden
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Confirm allergies by email
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Plan lighting near the hatch
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Hersden
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Whether it’s new Year parties and christmas family parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a Christmas get-together near Hersden, a chip van on the drive is a treat. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning a Christmas party in Hersden
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Hersden come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If people are coming by rail, Sturry station is about 1.9 miles away. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hersden Village Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Hersden, we also cover Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hersden include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. An afternoon Christmas party in Hersden 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hersden
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Also near Hersden
What else we do in Hersden
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Events we cater in Hersden
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Whatever the occasion in Hersden, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive open days
If a church like Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Hersden? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Hersden
How far is Hersden from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hersden?
Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
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. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in Hersden and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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