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Christmas party fish and chips in Stowting, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Stowting and across Kent.
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
Fresh fish and chips in Stowting
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Stowting
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for office Christmas parties and family Christmas get-togethers.
For a Christmas party near Stowting, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stowting? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Stowting. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Book as early as possible for December
- Confirm allergies by email
Send people out in groups in the cold.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Stowting
How far is Stowting from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening generally works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Planning a Christmas party in Stowting
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stowting and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stowting to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Stowting Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Westenhanger station is about 3.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stowting; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Stowting we cover include Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Stowting includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Stowting; park the van where there’s good light.
- 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.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What affects the price in Stowting
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Stowting
Also in Stowting
- 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