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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Walmer
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Walmer? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
Planning an event in Walmer?
Christmas party fish and chips in Walmer, fried fresh
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-year club parties and staff Christmas parties, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
At a festive party in Walmer, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Festive bookings around Walmer
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Around Walmer, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 0.7 miles west. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The coast is within about 2 miles of Walmer, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Walmer sits on or near the A258, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (within half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Walmer include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Nearby places to Walmer
What else we do in Walmer
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Walmer
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In December, it is dark in Walmer by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- 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.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Walmer
It is relaxed and fun.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Walmer, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas customer days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like The Downs Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
FAQs for Walmer
Can you serve near the sea around Walmer?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Walmer close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
- 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