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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Patrixbourne events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Patrixbourne. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips in Patrixbourne
Christmas party fish and chips in Patrixbourne, cooked to order
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Whether it is christmas socials for clubs and end-of-year customer events, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Patrixbourne, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Patrixbourne in December: what to know
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Patrixbourne is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Patrixbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Patrixbourne include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. December in Patrixbourne means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Patrixbourne and the whole of Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What affects the price in Patrixbourne
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Patrixbourne?
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- New Year parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
If people are coming by rail, Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
Where the van can park in Patrixbourne
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Patrixbourne
Other occasions in Patrixbourne
FAQs for Patrixbourne
Which station is closest to Patrixbourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Patrixbourne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
- 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