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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Tickham
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Tickham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas parties
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Christmas party fish and chips in Tickham, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and work Christmas parties, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In winter near Tickham, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Tickham
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Plan lighting near the hatch
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Tickham: your questions answered
Is Tickham close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Tickham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is usually wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van come to Tickham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tickham and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Christmas catering near Tickham
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings in Tickham 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. Tickham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School, suit a chip van.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Tickham we cover include Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Tickham
Also in Tickham
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Tickham; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Tickham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
- 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