Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Sheldwich Lees
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Sheldwich Lees and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips for Sheldwich Lees events
Christmas catering near Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sheldwich Lees. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sheldwich Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheldwich Lees; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Sheldwich Lees
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Typical bookings include christmas customer days and end-of-year club parties, with pie and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For a Christmas party near Sheldwich Lees, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Sheldwich Lees questions
Do you come 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Sheldwich Lees?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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 will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. An afternoon Christmas party in Sheldwich Lees can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- December Fridays go first: book early
Plan cover for the queue.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Sheldwich Lees
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Also near Sheldwich Lees
More for events in Sheldwich Lees
- 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