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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Shepway events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Shepway and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Shepway?
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Shepway
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. For end-of-year club parties and PTA Christmas events, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
For a Christmas get-together near Shepway, a chip van on the drive is a treat. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Should I sort the food myself?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Christmas catering near Shepway
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Shepway, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Shepway is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shepway to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If a church like St Martin's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Shepway is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the ME15 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shepway include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Also near Shepway
Other occasions in Shepway
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In December, it is dark in Shepway by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Shepway? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Send round an allergy question
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Questions from Shepway
How far is Shepway from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shepway?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shepway. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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