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Christmas party fish and chips in Knave's Ash, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Knave's Ash. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Knave's Ash
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Knave's Ash
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for christmas socials for clubs and festive open days.
For a Christmas party near Knave's Ash, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Where the van can park in Knave's Ash
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Knave's Ash
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Festive bookings around Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of the Holy Cross draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For Christmas parties in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Knave's Ash include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Knave's Ash?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hoath Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
Questions from Knave's Ash
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Knave's Ash?
Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
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.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Knave's Ash, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Knave's Ash? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
More for events in Knave's Ash
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect allergies in advance
Park the van close to the door.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Knave's Ash hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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