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Christmas party fish and chips in Sellindge, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Sellindge and the surrounding area.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Book the van in Sellindge
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Sellindge
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. We’re often asked to cater end-of-year customer events and family Christmas get-togethers, with curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy.
In winter near Sellindge, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Sellindge?
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Staff Christmas parties
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Sellindge in December: what to know
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sellindge Primary School, suit a chip van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sellindge, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Sellindge we cover include Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Sellindge include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in Sellindge. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Sellindge; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Sellindge
Is Sellindge close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Sellindge?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Sellindge is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Send people out in groups.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Other occasions in Sellindge
- 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