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Christmas party fish and chips in Northbourne, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Northbourne: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
Fresh fish and chips in Northbourne
Christmas party fish and chips in Northbourne, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for christmas lunches for shift teams and PTA Christmas events.
For a Christmas party near Northbourne, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Northbourne hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Northbourne in December: what to know
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT14, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Northbourne Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If a church like Church of St Augustine is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The coast is within about 3 miles of Northbourne, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Northbourne, we also cover Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Northbourne includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (under half a mile east)
Also near Northbourne
What else we do in Northbourne
Events we cater in Northbourne
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Northbourne, people book us for occasions like:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive open days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Walmer station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Northbourne
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
FAQs for Northbourne
Could you trade in Betteshanger Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Northbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is typically wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover Northbourne?
Yes, we do. Northbourne is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What affects the price in Northbourne
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Collect allergies in advance
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Keep the queue dry
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. It gets dark in Northbourne by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Northbourne? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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