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Christmas party fish and chips in Monkton, Kent
Something for almost everyone: 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 Monkton.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Monkton
Christmas party fish and chips in Monkton, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for end-of-year club parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
In winter near Monkton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check the van can park on site
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Monkton
What’s the nearest station to Monkton?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is typically wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Get in touch with the date.
How do you handle allergies?
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.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December in Monkton means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Monkton
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- New Year parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Monkton Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
Christmas catering near Monkton
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. People in Monkton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene can book the van as a hot-food stall. If people are coming by rail, Minster station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the CT12 postcode area. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- 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