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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Reading Street events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Reading Street. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lights switch-on events
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
Book the van in Reading Street
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Christmas party fish and chips in Reading Street, cooked to order
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-year club parties and christmas customer days, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Reading Street, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What affects the price in Reading Street
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Reading Street
Do you come out to small places like Reading Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Reading Street?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Plan your Christmas party in Reading Street around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Reading Street?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Reading Street
More for events in Reading Street
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Confirm allergies by email
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Festive bookings around Reading Street
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Reading Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Reading Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We serve Christmas parties across TN30. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Reading Street include Orlestone Forest.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Occasions we serve in Reading Street
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Reading Street book the van for events such as:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas customer days
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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