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Christmas party fish and chips in Preston, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Preston and across Kent.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips for Preston events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Preston
The van parks outside and serves hot food. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater work Christmas parties and festive gatherings after Christmas.
Around Preston, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Common questions in Preston
Can the van park in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Preston close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you come to Preston?
We do. We serve events in Preston and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Festive bookings around Preston
Preston is about 7 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We cover Preston as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
With the A2 and A251 nearby, December journeys to Preston are straightforward. If a church like St Catherine's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Back Lane, Quay Lane and Park Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Preston on the A2 and A251, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Preston, we also cover Faversham (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north), Davington (1 mile north-west), Ospringe (1 mile west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Preston include Ethelbert Road Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Elephant pub (less than half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December in Preston means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Preston? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Preston
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A winter fair at a school like The Abbey School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. 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 Preston hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or 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