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Christmas party fish and chips in Westbere, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Westbere and the surrounding area.
- Lights switch-on events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive open days
A chip van near Westbere
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Westbere
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. Typical bookings include christmas markets and fairs and office Christmas parties, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Westbere, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in Westbere
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Westbere, and we will check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Christmas parties in Westbere: local tips
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings in Westbere come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Westbere is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Spires Academy, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 1.2 miles south-west. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We serve Christmas parties across CT2. Whether your Christmas party is on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Westbere we cover include Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Frank Montgomery School (less than half a mile north-east) and Hersden Village Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (within half a mile south)
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Westbere hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. December in Westbere means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Westbere? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Questions from Westbere
Is Westbere too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is generally wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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