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Christmas party fish and chips in Parkgate, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Parkgate and the surrounding area.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
Fresh fish and chips in Parkgate
Christmas party fish and chips in Parkgate, cooked to order
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and lights switch-on events.
Near Parkgate, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Parkgate?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
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Questions from Parkgate
Is Parkgate too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Parkgate from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect allergies in advance
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Planning a Christmas party in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the TN30 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Parkgate; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN30, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For Christmas parties just outside Parkgate, we cover Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Parkgate?
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Whatever the occasion in Parkgate, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive open days
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A winter fair at a school like Homewood School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Parkgate; park the van where there’s good light.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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