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Christmas party fish and chips in Seasalter, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Seasalter and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Seasalter
Christmas party fish and chips in Seasalter, cooked to order
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Typical bookings include staff Christmas parties and end-of-year customer events, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a Christmas party near Seasalter, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Seasalter? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Christmas catering near Seasalter
Seasalter is about 2 miles west of Whitstable, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the CT5 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Seasalter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If a church like Seasalter Christian Centre is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. For colleagues travelling by train, Whitstable station is about 1.8 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Seasalter, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT5, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Eden Road, Allan Road and Church Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Highstreet (1 mile south), Waterham (2 miles south-west), Dargate (2 miles south), Graveney (3 miles south-west) and Hernhill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Faversham (5 miles south-west), Herne Bay (6 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Sailor pub (under half a mile north-east)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Sunset in Seasalter in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan cover for the queue
- Check the van can park on site
Send people out in groups.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
Towns and villages near Seasalter
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Seasalter: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Seasalter?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Events we cater in Seasalter
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs at schools
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Joy Lane Primary Foundation School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- 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