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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Thanington
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Thanington and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year club parties
Book the van in Thanington
Thanington in December: what to know
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Thanington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Thanington. We take the van to 922 places in Kent.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Canterbury Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Thanington is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over CT1 and CT2. From Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Thanington, we also cover Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Thanington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Christmas party fish and chips in Thanington, cooked to order
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and family Christmas get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a Christmas get-together near Thanington, the van on the drive goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in Thanington
Which station is closest to Thanington?
Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Whitehall Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Thanington?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you cover Thanington?
Yes, we do. Thanington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Thanington. It gets dark in Thanington by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- 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.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your Christmas party in Thanington
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Thanington
Other occasions in Thanington
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
- 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