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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Benenden
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Benenden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
- New Year parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Benenden
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Benenden
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Benenden, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Also near Benenden
What else we do in Benenden
Common questions in Benenden
Do you come out to small places like Benenden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
Festive bookings around Benenden
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN17, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Benenden to Canterbury (26 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St George is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Benenden is on or near the B2086, so we can reach it easily in winter. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Benenden, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in TN17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Benenden on the B2086, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Benenden, we also cover Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Plan cover for the queue.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Benenden
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
Whatever the occasion in Benenden, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
A winter fair at a school like Benenden Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Plan your Christmas party in Benenden around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Benenden, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- A van that becomes part of the event
- 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