Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Stocker's Head
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Stocker's Head and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips for Stocker's Head events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Stocker's Head
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for PTA Christmas events and christmas customer days.
For a Christmas party near Stocker's Head, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
What affects the price in Stocker's Head
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Check the van can park on site
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Planning a Christmas party in Stocker's Head
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Stocker's Head, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Charing station is about 1.3 miles away. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Charing Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stocker's Head; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across TN27 and the streets around it. For Christmas parties just outside Stocker's Head, we cover Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. An afternoon Christmas party in Stocker's Head can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
FAQs for Stocker's Head
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Stocker's Head?
Charing station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Stocker's Head?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long will the queue be?
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.
Nearby places to Stocker's Head
Also in Stocker's Head
Occasions we serve in Stocker's Head
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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