Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Upton, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Upton.
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Upton
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and end-of-year club parties.
Around Upton, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Upton
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Lights switch-on events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year customer events
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Upton Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Upton; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. People in Upton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
With the A255 nearby, December journeys to Upton are straightforward. For colleagues travelling by train, Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT10, CT11 and CT12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Upton include the A255, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Upton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Upton include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Book as early as possible for December
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Towns and villages near Upton
More for events in Upton
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Upton
Can you serve near the sea around Upton?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Upton?
Upton has its own station: Broadstairs station.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is normally wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upton?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Upton. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Read 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