Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in The Valley
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to The Valley and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
Fresh fish and chips in The Valley
Christmas party fish and chips in The Valley, fried fresh
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. For lights switch-on events and office Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like The Valley, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in The Valley, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to The Valley
More for events in The Valley
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups normally cost less per head, 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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
The Valley: your questions answered
Can the van park in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like The Valley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Planning a Christmas party in The Valley
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME13, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. The Valley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from The Valley to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Charing station is about 3.2 miles away. The Valley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside The Valley, we also cover Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Perfect for your Christmas party in The Valley
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- End-of-year club parties
- End-of-year customer events
- New Year parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
A Christmas fair at Church of St Lawrence is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
- 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