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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bethersden events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Bethersden. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
A chip van near Bethersden
Christmas party fish and chips in Bethersden, fried fresh
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, with service timed to each group. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs at schools and christmas customer days.
In winter near Bethersden, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Bethersden questions
Do you come out to small places like Bethersden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Bethersden close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
When should we eat?
Food early on is generally wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies in advance
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
What affects the price in Bethersden
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Bethersden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Christmas catering near Bethersden
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Bethersden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Bethersden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2 miles north. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Margaret can book the van as a hot-food stall.
We serve Christmas parties across TN26 and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Bethersden we cover include Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bethersden include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Bethersden
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Bethersden
Also in Bethersden
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Bethersden; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Bethersden
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bethersden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bethersden
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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