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Christmas party fish and chips in Boxley, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Boxley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A chip van near Boxley
Christmas parties in Boxley: local tips
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Boxley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Boxley is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Maidstone East station is about 2.2 miles away. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's and All Saints Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Boxley is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in ME14, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boxley includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (under half a mile south)
Christmas party fish and chips in Boxley, fried fresh
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. For christmas lunches for shift teams and lights switch-on events, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Boxley, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
There’s 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. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in Boxley
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Whatever the occasion in Boxley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- End-of-year club parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive family gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sandling Primary School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Plan your Christmas party in Boxley around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Other occasions in Boxley
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Questions from Boxley
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Boxley?
The closest is Maidstone East station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Boxley
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Boxley and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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