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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Mountain Street
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Mountain Street.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- PTA Christmas events
A chip van near Mountain Street
Christmas party fish and chips in Mountain Street, fried fresh
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For festive gatherings after Christmas and depot Christmas treats, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a Christmas party near Mountain Street, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Mountain Street in December: what to know
Mountain Street is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Mountain Street, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mountain Street to Canterbury (6 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Chilham, suit a chip van. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chilham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Mountain Street; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Chilham (1 mile north-east), Godmersham (1 mile south), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Shottenden (2 miles north-west) and Bilting (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.7 miles east) and Chilham Castle (under half a mile north).
- Nearby, you will find Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles north)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
For event organisers in Mountain Street
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. It gets dark in Mountain Street by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, 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.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Mountain Street questions
Can the van park in Broadham Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Mountain Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
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Other occasions in Mountain Street
- 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