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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Barming Heath
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Barming Heath.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive family gatherings
Book the van in Barming Heath
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Christmas party fish and chips in Barming Heath, fried fresh
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for festive gatherings after Christmas and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
In a small place like Barming Heath, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Barming Heath: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Barming Heath too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Nearby places to Barming Heath
Other occasions in Barming Heath
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Barming Heath?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Barming Heath:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Barming Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Where the van can park in Barming Heath
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Christmas parties in Barming Heath: local tips
Barming Heath is about 3 miles east of Kings Hill, in Kent. In and around Barming Heath, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Barming Heath to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, East Farleigh station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station. If a church like Church of St Margaret is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Barming Heath is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME16 and ME15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Lower Road, Church Lane and Tonbridge Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hoppers Corner (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), West Farleigh (1 mile south) and Teston (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Fremlin Walk (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Barming Heath includes Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include St Simon Stock Catholic School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Send round an allergy question
- Book as early as possible for December
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Barming Heath 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold 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