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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Temple Ewell events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Temple Ewell.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Club and society Christmas socials
A chip van near Temple Ewell
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December in Temple Ewell means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Temple Ewell
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and office Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
In winter near Temple Ewell, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Temple Ewell
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
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.
Other occasions in Temple Ewell
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Temple Ewell
Can the van park in Old Park Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Temple Ewell close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cover Temple Ewell?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Temple Ewell and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Collect allergies in advance
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Christmas parties in Temple Ewell: local tips
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings in Temple Ewell come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Temple Ewell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Temple Ewell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Kearsney station serves Temple Ewell directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Temple Ewell, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 3 miles of Temple Ewell, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of Kent takes in CT16 and CT17, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Temple Ewell includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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