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Christmas party fish and chips in Ottinge, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ottinge and across Kent.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips in Ottinge
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Ottinge
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for christmas family parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
In winter near Ottinge, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ottinge
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
A winter fair at a school like Lyminge Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
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What else we do in Ottinge
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. It gets dark in Ottinge by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ottinge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Keep the queue dry
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
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.
Christmas parties in Ottinge: local tips
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Around Ottinge, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Ottinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles south of the centre. If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ottinge; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you. From Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
A little further out are Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ottinge includes Cheriton Hill.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ottinge
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Ottinge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Ottinge?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Ottinge and across Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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