Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Old Tree
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Old Tree. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas family parties
A chip van near Old Tree
Christmas parties in Old Tree: local tips
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Old Tree, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Old Tree is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Old Tree to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Herne Bay station is about 2.9 miles away. If a church like Church of the Holy Cross is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Tree, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We serve Christmas parties across CT3. If your venue is just outside Old Tree, we also cover Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Tree includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Christmas party fish and chips in Old Tree, cooked to order
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. We are often asked to cater christmas lunches for shift teams and new Year parties, with gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Old Tree, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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’s crisp.
Also near Old Tree
Other occasions in Old Tree
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Old Tree hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Keep the queue dry
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What happens on the day
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. Sunset in Old Tree in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Questions from Old Tree
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Old Tree from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Occasions we serve in Old Tree
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hoath Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- 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