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Christmas party fish and chips in Brompton, Medway
Christmas party fish and chips in Brompton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- End-of-year club parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Christmas party fish and chips in Brompton
Christmas party fish and chips in Brompton, fried fresh
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Typical bookings include lights switch-on events and club and society Christmas socials, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Around Brompton, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in Brompton
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive open days
A winter fair at a school like Brompton-Westbrook Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Also near Brompton
Other occasions in Brompton
Planning a Christmas party in Brompton
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your Christmas party is in the ME4 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Chatham station is about 0.7 miles away. If a church like Brompton Garrison Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Anywhere in ME4, ME7 and ME2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Brompton, we also cover Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.2 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brompton Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include King George V Public House (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles west)
Brompton questions
How far is Brompton from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Great Lines Heritage Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. An afternoon Christmas party in Brompton can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through 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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About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Brompton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brompton
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Brompton. 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 you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Brompton and the whole of Medway
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Brompton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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