Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Northdown, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Northdown.
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs at schools
Fresh fish and chips in Northdown
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Northdown
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. On the menu are curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for festive family gatherings and PTA Christmas events.
At a festive party in Northdown, the van on the drive goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Questions from Northdown
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.
Is Northdown close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to Northdown?
We do. Northdown is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
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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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Northdown
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Events we cater in Northdown
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Northdown, people book us for occasions like:
- New Year parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas customer days
If a church like St Philip is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Northdown
- Bookings across Kent, including Northdown
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In December, it’s dark in Northdown by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Check the van can park on site
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Christmas parties in Northdown: local tips
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Northdown is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Northdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Palm Bay Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Broadstairs station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT9 and CT10 and the streets around it. From Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Schools near Northdown include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
- 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