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Christmas party fish and chips in Yelsted, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Yelsted: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Lights switch-on events
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
A chip van near Yelsted
Yelsted questions
Do you come out to small places like Yelsted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Stockbury Hill Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Yelsted.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Christmas party fish and chips in Yelsted, fried fresh
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. On the menu are curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for club and society Christmas socials and depot Christmas treats.
For a Christmas party near Yelsted, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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 is crisp.
Planning a Christmas party in Yelsted
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Yelsted will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Yelsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Yelsted to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Yelsted, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you. From Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
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.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send round an allergy question
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Yelsted in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Yelsted
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Yelsted hosts choose us
- Events in Yelsted and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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