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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Orlestone
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Orlestone.
- Lights switch-on events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A chip van near Orlestone
Christmas party fish and chips in Orlestone, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. For festive open days and christmas family parties, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
For a Christmas party near Orlestone, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Orlestone questions
Which station is closest to Orlestone?
Ham Street station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Orlestone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Orlestone.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come to Orlestone?
We do. We serve events in Orlestone and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Orlestone? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Orlestone in December: what to know
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Orlestone will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin can book the van as a hot-food stall. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hamstreet Primary Academy, hot fish and chips goes down well.
For Christmas parties in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Orlestone? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Orlestone in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Orlestone
More for events in Orlestone
Occasions we serve in Orlestone
It is relaxed and fun.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs at schools
For colleagues travelling by train, Ham Street station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Orlestone hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Kent, including Orlestone
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Orlestone
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
- 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