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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Staple
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Staple and the surrounding area.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Staple
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Staple
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. We are frequently asked to cater depot Christmas treats and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
Near Staple, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. It gets dark in Staple by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- 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 agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Send round an allergy question
Plan cover for the queue.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Staple in December: what to know
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. In and around Staple, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile west)
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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.
Common questions in Staple
What’s the nearest station to Staple?
Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Staple?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Staple
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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