Medway · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Walderslade
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Walderslade? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
Fresh fish and chips in Walderslade
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Walderslade
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. On the menu are gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for lights switch-on events and staff Christmas parties.
Around Walderslade, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Festive bookings around Walderslade
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. From the centre of Walderslade to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Walderslade is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Tunbury Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Walderslade, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Walderslade is on the A2045, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Walderslade we cover include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Walderslade include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. An afternoon Christmas party in Walderslade can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Walderslade
Is Walderslade close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Walderslade
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Walderslade and the whole of Medway
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Also near Walderslade
Other occasions in Walderslade
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Occasions we serve in Walderslade
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
These are some of the bookings we take around Walderslade:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year club parties
If a church like St William's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
- 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