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Christmas party fish and chips in Martin, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Martin.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Book the van in Martin
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Martin
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
For a Christmas party near Martin, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Occasions we serve in Martin
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
If a church like Church of St Augustine is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Martin questions
How far is Martin from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Martin 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 take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
What affects the price in Martin
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Martin
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the CT15 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Martin is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Martin to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Langdon Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Train travellers will want to know that Martin Mill station serves Martin directly. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For Christmas parties in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For Christmas parties just outside Martin, we cover Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Martin include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Lantern Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Martin, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Martin, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Martin? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Martin
Other occasions in Martin
- 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