Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Stoke, Medway
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Stoke? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas family parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
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Christmas party fish and chips in Stoke, fried fresh
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. For christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and christmas lunches for shift teams, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In winter near Stoke, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Stoke in December: what to know
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Stoke, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Stoke is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Stoke to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Stoke Primary Academy, suit a chip van.
Anywhere in ME3, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Stoke includes Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-east)
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. An afternoon Christmas party in Stoke can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Nearby places to Stoke
What else we do in Stoke
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stoke?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. 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
- We cover Stoke and the whole of Medway
- Something for guests to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Stoke: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Stoke?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Stoke from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Occasions we serve in Stoke
It is hot food on a cold day.
Whatever the occasion in Stoke, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Christmas family parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive open days
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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