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Christmas party fish and chips in Hollow Street, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hollow Street.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
Planning an event in Hollow Street?
Christmas party fish and chips in Hollow Street, fried fresh
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. We are often asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Hollow Street, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
What else we do in Hollow Street
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Hollow Street? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Hollow Street
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hollow Street
Can the van park in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve near the sea around Hollow Street?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you come to Hollow Street?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hollow Street is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Hollow Street in December: what to know
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Hollow Street come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hollow Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Chislet Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin can book the van as a hot-food stall. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Hollow Street, we cover Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. Plan your Christmas party in Hollow Street around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Hollow Street
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hollow Street
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Hollow Street?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hollow Street book the van for occasions like:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- End-of-year club parties
- Work Christmas parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Sturry station, about 3.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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