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Christmas party fish and chips in Ash, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Ash.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas party fish and chips for Ash events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Ash
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. Whether it is christmas customer days and club and society Christmas socials, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Ash, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Festive bookings around Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Ash as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like New Ash Green Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ash, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN15 and DA3 and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ash, we also cover West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (under half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Also in Ash
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. December in Ash means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Ash questions
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ash close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Send people out in groups.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Ash?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- New Year parties
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
Train travellers will want to know that Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Ash hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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