Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Lodge Lees, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Lodge Lees and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Staff Christmas parties
Planning an event in Lodge Lees?
Christmas party fish and chips in Lodge Lees, fried fresh
The van parks outside and serves hot food, without anyone leaving site. We are frequently asked to cater christmas socials for clubs and christmas family parties, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Lodge Lees, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Lodge Lees
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Lodge Lees from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you cover Lodge Lees?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lodge Lees is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lodge Lees?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Lodge Lees. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why Lodge Lees hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. It gets dark in Lodge Lees by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send round an allergy question
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Christmas catering near Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Lodge Lees, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Lodge Lees is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across the CT4 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Jackdaw Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Lodge Lees?
It’s hot food on a cold day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas family parties
If people are coming by rail, Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also in Lodge Lees
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- 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