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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Wichling events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Wichling and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips for Wichling events
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 typically the easier option.
Christmas party fish and chips in Wichling, fried fresh
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for christmas customer days and end-of-year club parties.
For a Christmas party near Wichling, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Sunset in Wichling in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Wichling?
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Margaret draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect allergies in advance
- Put allergy details in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Afterwards, we pack up.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Wichling hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
Wichling questions
Can the van park in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
How far is Wichling from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Nearby places to Wichling
More for events in Wichling
Where the van can park in Wichling
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Christmas parties in Wichling: local tips
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Around Wichling, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Wichling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Wichling to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Lenham station, about 3.2 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wichling, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
- 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