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Christmas party fish and chips in Burlings, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Burlings and across Kent.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips in Burlings
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Burlings
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. We are often asked to cater PTA Christmas events and christmas family parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Burlings, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Burlings?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Burlings
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Burlings
Which station is closest to Burlings?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles away.
How far is Burlings from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Collect allergies in advance
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Towns and villages near Burlings
Also in Burlings
Festive bookings around Burlings
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Burlings, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Burlings to London (about 15 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Katharine's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Charles Darwin School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Burlings is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Burlings in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Burlings?
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Whatever the occasion in Burlings, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
If people are coming by rail, Knockholt station is about 3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- 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