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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Brandfold
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Brandfold.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Fresh fish and chips in Brandfold
Christmas party fish and chips in Brandfold, cooked to order
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas family parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Near Brandfold, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Questions from Brandfold
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Brandfold from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to Brandfold?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Brandfold and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
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.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Brandfold?
It is hot food on a cold day, served fast.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Brandfold and Kent:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
For colleagues travelling by train, Marden station, about 3.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
Planning a Christmas party in Brandfold
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the TN17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Mary's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. Brandfold is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in TN17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. December in Brandfold means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
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Other occasions in Brandfold
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Book as early as possible for December
- Choose a lit spot for the van
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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