Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bidborough events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bidborough and across Kent.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Planning an event in Bidborough?
Festive bookings around Bidborough
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Christmas parties in Bidborough are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Parish Church of St Lawrence draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
We serve Christmas parties across TN3 and TN4. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Bidborough, we cover Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Christmas party fish and chips in Bidborough, fried fresh
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for christmas fairs at schools and family Christmas get-togethers.
For a Christmas party near Bidborough, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Bidborough?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Depot Christmas treats
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Southborough CofE Primary School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
Nearby places to Bidborough
Also in Bidborough
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. An afternoon Christmas party in Bidborough can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Bidborough
Do you come out to small places like Bidborough?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Haysden Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you come to Bidborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bidborough is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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