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Christmas party fish and chips in Benover, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Benover: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
Planning an event in Benover?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Benover
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. We are often asked to cater christmas lunches for shift teams and christmas markets and fairs, with gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In winter near Benover, we need firm ground and light. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Benover
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
- PTA Christmas events
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Yalding station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. December in Benover means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Where the van can park in Benover
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Benover
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Christmas parties in Benover: local tips
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Benover will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Benover is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Benover to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Hunton Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME18 postcode area. Other places close to Benover we cover include Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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Other occasions in Benover
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Agree the spot with the venue
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
FAQs for Benover
Do you come out to small places like Benover?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Benover close to London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Benover?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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