Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Ram Lane, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Ram Lane.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
Planning an event in Ram Lane?
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Ram Lane
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. For warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Ram Lane, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. It gets dark in Ram Lane by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Ram Lane
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Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan cover for the queue
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Ram Lane?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas customer days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- PTA Christmas events
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Ram Lane in December: what to know
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ram Lane and the surrounding area. Ram Lane is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Hayesbrook School, suit a chip van. Ram Lane is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in TN26 and TN25, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Ram Lane we cover include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
FAQs for Ram Lane
How far is Ram Lane from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ram Lane?
Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening usually works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock 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