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Christmas party fish and chips in Shalmsford Street, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Shalmsford Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive open days
A chip van near Shalmsford Street
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Shalmsford Street
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Whether it is work Christmas parties and festive family gatherings, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
Around Shalmsford Street, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Collect allergies in advance
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Towns and villages near Shalmsford Street
What else we do in Shalmsford Street
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
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.
Shalmsford Street in December: what to know
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Shalmsford Street, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Shalmsford Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Train travellers will want to know that Chartham station is about 0.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shalmsford Street, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside Shalmsford Street, we cover Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shalmsford Street include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Shalmsford Street?
It’s relaxed and fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shalmsford Street:
- Festive open days
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Chartham Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In December, it’s dark in Shalmsford Street by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Shalmsford Street
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Shalmsford Street: your questions answered
How far is Shalmsford Street from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening generally works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
- 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