Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Sandwich, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Sandwich. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- New Year parties
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
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About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Sandwich
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For christmas lunches for shift teams and festive open days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Around Sandwich, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Christmas catering near Sandwich
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Sandwich, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Sandwich. Sandwich is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sandwich Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For colleagues travelling by train, Sandwich has its own station, Sandwich station. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT13, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Sandwich, we also cover Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (less than half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sir Roger Manwood's School (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Sandwich
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Questions from Sandwich
How far is Sandwich from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening generally works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Towns and villages near Sandwich
What else we do in Sandwich
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Sandwich; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Sandwich? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Sandwich
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- New Year parties
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas fairs at a church such as Sandwich United Reformed Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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