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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Shottenden events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shottenden and across Kent.
- Lights switch-on events
- New Year parties
- Office Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Shottenden
Christmas party fish and chips in Shottenden, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
Near Shottenden, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Shottenden?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Whatever the occasion in Shottenden, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas markets and fairs
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
Shottenden: your questions answered
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Shottenden close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. In December, it’s dark in Shottenden 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, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Festive bookings around Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Shottenden, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Shottenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shottenden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shottenden, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shottenden?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Events in Shottenden and across Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Check the van can park on site
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Also near Shottenden
Also in Shottenden
- 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