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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in St Peter's
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in St Peter's.
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in St Peter's
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Christmas party fish and chips in St Peter's, fried fresh
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and christmas family parties.
For a Christmas get-together near St Peter's, a chip van on the drive is a treat. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What affects the price in St Peter's
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Christmas parties in St Peter's: local tips
St Peter's is about 1 mile north-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Around St Peter's, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from St Peter's to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Broadstairs station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Dane Court Grammar School, suit a chip van. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the CT10 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Upton Road, Green Lane and Speke Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. St Peter's is on the A255, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to St Peter's we cover include Broadstairs (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile north) and Kingsgate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crampton Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile south-east) and Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Events in St Peter's and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near St Peter's
What else we do in St Peter's
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in St Peter's in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
St Peter's: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to St Peter's?
The closest is Broadstairs station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you cover St Peter's?
Yes, we do. We serve events in St Peter's and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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 for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check the van can park on site
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Book as early as possible for December
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Send people out in groups.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod 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