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Christmas party fish and chips in Winterbourne, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Winterbourne and the surrounding area.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips in Winterbourne
Questions from Winterbourne
How far is Winterbourne from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Winterbourne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When should we book for December?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is usually wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Christmas party fish and chips in Winterbourne, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Whether it’s school and PTA Christmas fairs and club and society Christmas socials, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
In winter near Winterbourne, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Winterbourne
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Winterbourne
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Christmas parties in Winterbourne: local tips
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. People in Winterbourne book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places in Kent.
If a church like Christ Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Winterbourne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME13 postcode area. Other places close to Winterbourne we cover include Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Winterbourne?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Winterbourne and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. It gets dark in Winterbourne by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
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