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Christmas party fish and chips in Brabourne Lees, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Brabourne Lees.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips in Brabourne Lees
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. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Brabourne Lees, so put the van where there’s good light.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Brabourne Lees? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Brabourne Lees, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-year customer events and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Brabourne Lees, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Brabourne Lees in December: what to know
Brabourne Lees is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Brabourne Lees, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Brabourne Lees. Brabourne Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Brabourne Lees is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN25, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Knatchbull Way, Mountbatten Way and Prospect Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Brabourne Lees we cover include Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brabourne Lees include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Common questions in Brabourne Lees
Do you come out to small places like Brabourne Lees?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Brabourne Lees?
Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Do you come to Brabourne Lees?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Brabourne Lees is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Brabourne Lees?
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Brabourne Lees book the van for occasions like:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Smeeth Community Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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