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Christmas party fish and chips in Maypole, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Maypole and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
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For event organisers in Maypole
Organising a club, school or community event in Maypole? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Maypole
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Whether it is work Christmas parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Maypole, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Common questions in Maypole
What’s the nearest station to Maypole?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Maypole too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Maypole?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Planning a Christmas party in Maypole
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Christmas parties in Maypole are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Maypole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of the Holy Cross draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We serve Christmas parties across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Maypole Lane and Maypole Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Maypole we cover include Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Maypole includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. It gets dark in Maypole by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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What affects the price in Maypole
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Service time
- The minimum booking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Let us know about coeliac disease
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
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Occasions we serve in Maypole
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Work Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hoath Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- 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