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Christmas party fish and chips in Margate, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Margate.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas markets and fairs
- PTA Christmas events
Planning an event in Margate?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Margate
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for depot Christmas treats and work Christmas parties.
For a festive get-together in Margate, fish and chips makes a change from turkey. Keep the van close and well lit. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Margate in December: what to know
Margate is in Kent. From the centre of Margate to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Salmestone Primary School, suit a chip van. The coast is within about a mile of Margate, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We serve Christmas parties across CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10. Whether your Christmas party is on Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Margate is on the A28 and A254, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Margate, we also cover Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Margate has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Margate include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Secret Spices pub (less than half a mile south)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Margate
Can you serve near the sea around Margate?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Margate close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to Margate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Margate is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
For event organisers in Margate
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Margate
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Lights switch-on events
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
The A28 and A254 make Margate easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, it’s dark in Margate by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Margate
What affects the price in Margate
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Margate?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. 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.
Why Margate hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Book as early as possible for December
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Afterwards, we pack up.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
- 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