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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Aylesford
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Aylesford and the surrounding area.
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A chip van near Aylesford
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Plan your Christmas party in Aylesford around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
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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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Aylesford
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, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for office Christmas parties and festive gatherings after Christmas.
At a festive party in Aylesford, a chip van on the drive is a treat. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Festive bookings around Aylesford
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Aylesford book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Aylesford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Aylesford Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as Aylesford Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Aylesford; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, High Street and Hall Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aylesford include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Aylesford include Aylesford School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (under half a mile north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Aylesford
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Aylesford
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Aylesford?
Aylesford has its own station: Aylesford station.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Aylesford.
Places near Aylesford
Also in Aylesford
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send round an allergy question
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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