Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Woodland events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Woodland.
- PTA Christmas events
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
Planning an event in Woodland?
Christmas party fish and chips in Woodland, cooked to order
The van parks outside and serves hot food. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for christmas socials for clubs and christmas markets and fairs.
In a small place like Woodland, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Woodland? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
Questions from Woodland
Is Woodland 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.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, 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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What else we do in Woodland
The process
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. December in Woodland means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Woodland
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Festive bookings around Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Around Woodland, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Woodland, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 5 miles of Woodland, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT18 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Woodland, we also cover Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Woodland include Tolsford Hill.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Woodland
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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