Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Sarre, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Sarre. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips for Sarre events
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. It gets dark in Sarre by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Christmas party fish and chips in Sarre, cooked to order
The van parks outside and serves hot food. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater depot Christmas treats and end-of-year customer events.
In winter near Sarre, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Christmas catering near Sarre
Sarre is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in CT7, we can fry fresh for your guests. Sarre is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 3.5 miles east. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. The coast is within about 6 miles of Sarre, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
For Christmas parties in CT7, we just need to know where the van can park. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Island Road, Old Road and Chantry Park or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Sarre we cover include St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-east), West Stourmouth (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (2 miles south), Monkton (2 miles east) and Upstreet (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (3.8 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (under half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
More for events in Sarre
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Sarre
Can you serve near the sea around Sarre?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Sarre?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to Sarre?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Sarre and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
The menu, dish by dish
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 side most people expect.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Sarre?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A Christmas fair at Church of Saint Nicholas is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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