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Christmas party fish and chips in Minster, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Minster and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas family parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Work Christmas parties
Book the van in Minster
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Minster
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For christmas family parties and christmas markets and fairs, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips.
For a Christmas party near Minster, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Minster in December: what to know
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Christmas parties in Minster are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin can book the van as a hot-food stall. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Minster Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT12. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
A little further out are RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. It gets dark in Minster by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Minster questions
Which station is closest to Minster?
Minster station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Minster?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Minster?
We do. Minster is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Confirm allergies by email
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Minster and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your Christmas party in Minster
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
These are some of the bookings we take in Minster and Kent:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- 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