Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Lilyvale events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Lilyvale and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Lilyvale
Christmas party fish and chips in Lilyvale, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater lights switch-on events and depot Christmas treats.
In winter near Lilyvale, we need firm ground and light. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Lilyvale
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Do you come to Lilyvale?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lilyvale is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. 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’ll quote.
Why book our van in Lilyvale
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Lilyvale, so put the van where there is good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Christmas parties in Lilyvale: local tips
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Lilyvale is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Smeeth Community Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lilyvale, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Nearby places to Lilyvale
What else we do in Lilyvale
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Lilyvale?
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Whatever the occasion in Lilyvale, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- PTA Christmas events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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