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Christmas party fish and chips in Ratling, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Ratling. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Ratling events
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Ratling
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Typical bookings include family Christmas get-togethers and work Christmas parties, with gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Ratling, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What affects the price in Ratling
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Ratling, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
FAQs for Ratling
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ratling?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening usually works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Events we cater in Ratling
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- PTA Christmas events
A winter fair at a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Other occasions in Ratling
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Ratling; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Christmas catering near Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ratling to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Peter draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ratling, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
- 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