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Christmas party fish and chips in Shirkoak, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shirkoak.
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
- Christmas markets and fairs
Planning an event in Shirkoak?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Shirkoak
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for festive gatherings after Christmas and lights switch-on events.
Near Shirkoak, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in Shirkoak
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Shirkoak
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Shirkoak questions
Can the van park in Stone Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Shirkoak?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 4 miles away.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Shirkoak and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Shirkoak in late December is 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.
- 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 cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Shirkoak will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Shirkoak is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east. A Christmas fair at Parish Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Shirkoak we cover include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Shirkoak?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shirkoak, people book us for events such as:
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like Woodchurch Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Send round an allergy question
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Shirkoak
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- 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