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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Mersham
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Mersham.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Office Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Planning an event in Mersham?
Christmas party fish and chips in Mersham, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas markets and fairs.
In a small place like Mersham, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Events we cater in Mersham
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
A winter fair at a school like Mersham Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- December Fridays go first: book early
Plan cover for the queue.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Mersham: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Mersham 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.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Mersham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Mersham is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Festive bookings around Mersham
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Around Mersham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Mersham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Mersham to Canterbury (13 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St John the Baptist is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Mersham, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN25 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on Church Road, The Street and Church Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find The Farriers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Mersham in late December is 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.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
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More for events in Mersham
- 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