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Christmas party fish and chips in Tunstall, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Tunstall: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Tunstall
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We serve gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for lights switch-on events and new Year parties.
In winter near Tunstall, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Tunstall; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Christmas parties in Tunstall: local tips
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Tunstall to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Tunstall is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Tunstall to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St John the Baptist is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For colleagues travelling by train, Sittingbourne station is about 1.4 miles away. Tunstall is within about 6 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 the ME9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Schools near Tunstall include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Have a back-up for special diets
Send people out in groups.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
What affects the price in Tunstall
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Tunstall?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Tunstall, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas customer days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Tunstall
Could you trade in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is normally wise. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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