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Christmas party fish and chips in Bicknor, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bicknor? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- PTA Christmas events
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips in Bicknor
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the queue dry
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Christmas party fish and chips in Bicknor, cooked to order
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for end-of-year customer events and PTA Christmas events.
For a Christmas party near Bicknor, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Other occasions in Bicknor
Festive bookings around Bicknor
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bicknor. Bicknor is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St James draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bicknor, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Bicknor includes Detling Hill.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Bicknor
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bicknor close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Bicknor?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Bicknor. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Bicknor and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Bicknor?
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- PTA Christmas events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
What happens on the day
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. December in Bicknor means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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