Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Lower Cox Street events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Lower Cox Street. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive family gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
Planning an event in Lower Cox Street?
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Lower Cox Street
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Whether it’s new Year parties and family Christmas get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Lower Cox Street, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
About the food
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Festive bookings around Lower Cox Street
Lower Cox Street is about 4 miles south of Gillingham, in Kent. People in Lower Cox Street book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Cox Street to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 3.1 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lower Cox Street; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME14, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Lower Cox Street, we also cover Scragged Oak (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Cox Street includes Burham Down and Detling Hill.
Lower Cox Street questions
How far is Lower Cox Street from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Is Lower Cox Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Lower Cox Street?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Lower Cox Street and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we eat?
Food early on is generally wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Lower Cox Street?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Lower Cox Street in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Lower Cox Street
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Events we cater in Lower Cox Street
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
If a church like Church of St Peter is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Lower Cox Street
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Lower Cox Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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