Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Kingston, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Kingston.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Fresh fish and chips in Kingston
Christmas party fish and chips in Kingston, cooked to order
The van parks outside and serves hot food. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and new Year parties.
For a Christmas party near Kingston, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
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 Kingston
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Kingston book the van for events such as:
- New Year parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
A Christmas fair at Church of St Giles is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
Towns and villages near Kingston
Other occasions in Kingston
Common questions in Kingston
Can the van park in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Kingston too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
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. Send us any allergies in writing.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Kingston? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning a Christmas party in Kingston
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Kingston will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Kingston is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Barham Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Kingston is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Kingston we cover include Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Black Robin Public House (within half a mile south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Kingston
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- December Fridays go first: book early
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Kingston, so put the van where there is good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. 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.
Why Kingston hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- 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