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Christmas party fish and chips in Howt Green, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Howt Green.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas family parties
- PTA Christmas events
Book the van in Howt Green
Questions from Howt Green
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Howt Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening normally works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do you cover Howt Green?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Howt Green and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Christmas party fish and chips in Howt Green, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas lunches for shift teams and christmas customer days.
Near Howt Green, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Howt Green in December: what to know
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Howt Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Howt Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Regis Manor Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Kemsley station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Howt Green; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Howt Green we cover include Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Howt Green include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. December in Howt Green means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Howt Green
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- Christmas markets and fairs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
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’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Howt Green
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Howt Green?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Howt Green and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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