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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Well Head
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Well Head. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
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Fresh fish and chips in Well Head
Common questions in Well Head
What’s the nearest station to Well Head?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Well Head too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Well Head
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for office Christmas parties and christmas lunches for shift teams.
For a Christmas party near Well Head, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Well Head hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Well Head
Well Head is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Well Head, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Well Head to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in CT3, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Well Head, we also cover Wingham (1 mile north-west), Twitham (1 mile east), Wingham Well (1 mile west), Broomhill (1 mile north) and Wingham Green (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north-west)
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Well Head in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. 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.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Well Head
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Wingham Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 is fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Book as early as possible for December
Plan cover for the queue.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Nearby places to Well Head
Other occasions in Well Head
- 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