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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Petham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Petham and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Lights switch-on events
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Petham
Questions from Petham
What’s the nearest station to Petham?
The closest is Chartham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Petham 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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Christmas party fish and chips in Petham, fried fresh
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for office Christmas parties and club and society Christmas socials.
In winter near Petham, we need firm ground and light. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Petham in December: what to know
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Petham and the surrounding area. Petham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Petham Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Petham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over CT4 and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Petham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Petham?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Book as early as possible for December
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In December, it’s dark in Petham 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.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Petham?
It is hot food on a cold day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Petham book the van for occasions like:
- Staff Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chartham station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Petham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
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, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Towns and villages near Petham
More for events in Petham
- 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