Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Bearsted
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Bearsted. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Book the van in Bearsted
Christmas party fish and chips in Bearsted, cooked to order
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. For new Year parties and end-of-year customer events, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
Around Bearsted, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Where the van can park in Bearsted
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Bearsted
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Bearsted
Other occasions in Bearsted
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Questions from Bearsted
What’s the nearest station to Bearsted?
Bearsted has its own station: Bearsted station.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Check the van can park on site
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. It gets dark in Bearsted by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Bearsted: local tips
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Bearsted, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Bearsted station is in Bearsted itself. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Thurnham Church of England Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Bearsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the ME14 and ME15 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Bearsted, we also cover Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Bearsted include Valley Park School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kentish Yeoman pub (less than half a mile south)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Bearsted
It feels festive without being formal.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year club parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Holy Cross Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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