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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Painter's Forstal events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Painter's Forstal.
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Painter's Forstal
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Painter's Forstal
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. We’re often asked to cater festive open days and PTA Christmas events, with cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Near Painter's Forstal, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Christmas catering near Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings in Painter's Forstal come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Painter's Forstal we cover include North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alma pub (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Painter's Forstal
It is hot food on a cold day.
These are some of the bookings we take around Painter's Forstal:
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas family parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ospringe Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies in advance
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Painter's Forstal
How far is Painter's Forstal from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Painter's Forstal?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you cover Painter's Forstal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Painter's Forstal and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In December, it’s dark in Painter's Forstal by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Painter's Forstal, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Painter's Forstal
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- 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