Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Badlesmere, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Badlesmere and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- PTA Christmas events
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
A chip van near Badlesmere
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Badlesmere?
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
These are some of the bookings we take in Badlesmere and Kent:
- Festive family gatherings
- New Year parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sheldwich Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Badlesmere
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for festive family gatherings and festive gatherings after Christmas.
In winter near Badlesmere, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Badlesmere
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Places near Badlesmere
Other occasions in Badlesmere
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Christmas parties in Badlesmere: local tips
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. Christmas parties in Badlesmere are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Badlesmere to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If a church like Church of St Leonard is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Badlesmere; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. It gets dark in Badlesmere by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Questions from Badlesmere
Is Badlesmere close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Badlesmere?
Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Contact us with the date.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Collect allergies in advance
Plan cover for the queue.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
- 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