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Christmas party fish and chips in Stalisfield, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Stalisfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive family gatherings
- End-of-year club parties
Book the van in Stalisfield
Christmas party fish and chips in Stalisfield, cooked to order
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. We’re often asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and christmas family parties, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Stalisfield, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Stalisfield
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
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Other occasions in Stalisfield
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Stalisfield
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Stalisfield
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Stalisfield in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Stalisfield?
It feels festive without being formal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas markets and fairs
If people are coming by rail, Charing station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in Stalisfield
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Common questions in Stalisfield
Is Stalisfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Stalisfield from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Christmas parties in Stalisfield: local tips
Stalisfield is about 6 miles south-west of Preston, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stalisfield and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Stalisfield to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stalisfield; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Stalisfield Green (1 mile west), The Valley (1 mile north), Stocker's Head (2 miles south), Charing Hill (2 miles south) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.5 miles west)
- 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