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Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Hardres, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Lower Hardres. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festive open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Hardres
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. It gets dark in Lower Hardres by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Hardres, fried fresh
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas parties and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons.
In a small place like Lower Hardres, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
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Common questions in Lower Hardres
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hardres?
Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Is Lower Hardres close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Hardres?
It is hot food on a cold day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas family parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Christmas catering near Lower Hardres
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lower Hardres and the surrounding area. Lower Hardres is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, hot fish and chips goes down well. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Lower Hardres is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Lower Hardres includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Check the van can park on site
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
- 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