Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Little Chart, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Little Chart and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
A chip van near Little Chart
The process
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. It gets dark in Little Chart by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas party fish and chips in Little Chart, fried fresh
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include end-of-year club parties and depot Christmas treats, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a Christmas party near Little Chart, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Places near Little Chart
Also in Little Chart
Christmas parties in Little Chart: local tips
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Little Chart or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Little Chart; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (within half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Common questions in Little Chart
What’s the nearest station to Little Chart?
Charing station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
How far is Little Chart from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening typically works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Little Chart?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas markets and fairs
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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