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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Reculver events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Reculver.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
- Festive open days
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Reculver
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. For christmas customer days and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In winter near Reculver, we need firm ground and light. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. An afternoon Christmas party in Reculver can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
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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Planning a Christmas party in Reculver
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Reculver. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like St Mary's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the CT6 postcode area and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The King Ethelbert Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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 isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Where the van can park in Reculver
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Reculver
Could you trade in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Reculver?
Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Reculver hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Reculver
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Also near Reculver
Also in Reculver
Occasions we serve in Reculver
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Reculver and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.5 miles west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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