Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Stanford events
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 Stanford.
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in Stanford?
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Christmas party fish and chips in Stanford, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. Popular choices include curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas markets and fairs and christmas socials for clubs.
Near Stanford, 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.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Stanford
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Other occasions in Stanford
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. December in Stanford means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Stanford: local tips
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Bookings in Stanford come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Stanford is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Stanford to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as All Saints Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, suit a chip van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Stanford, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Stone Street and Kennett Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Stanford, we also cover Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Stanford
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas family parties
Train travellers will want to know that Westenhanger station is in Stanford itself.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Stanford
Could you trade in Sandling Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Stanford?
Westenhanger station, in Stanford itself.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening normally works best. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
- 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