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Christmas party fish and chips in Broad Ford, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Broad Ford. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas customer days
A chip van near Broad Ford
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Broad Ford
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Broad Ford
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for new Year parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
In a small place like Broad Ford, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Questions from Broad Ford
Is Broad Ford close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
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.
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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Occasions we serve in Broad Ford
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas fairs at schools
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Margaret draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Places near Broad Ford
What else we do in Broad Ford
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why Broad Ford hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Planning a Christmas party in Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Broad Ford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Marden station is about 3.6 miles away. A winter fair at a school like Horsmonden Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broad Ford, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Broad Ford, we also cover Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Ford include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Broad Ford in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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- 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