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Christmas party fish and chips in Hoaden, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Hoaden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in Hoaden?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Hoaden
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. For end-of-year club parties and christmas fairs at schools, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a small place like Hoaden, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hoaden?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Kent, including Hoaden
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed 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. In December, it’s dark in Hoaden by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Hoaden questions
How far is Hoaden from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Hoaden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you come to Hoaden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hoaden is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Christmas parties in Hoaden: local tips
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Hoaden, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Minster station, about 4 miles north-east.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT3. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Overland Lane and Walmestone Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hoaden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the queue dry
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- December Fridays go first: book early
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
For event organisers in Hoaden
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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