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Christmas party fish and chips in Capel Cross, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Capel Cross? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips in Capel Cross
Christmas party fish and chips in Capel Cross, fried fresh
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, with service timed to each group. Whether it is christmas lunches for shift teams and christmas socials for clubs, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Capel Cross, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Events in Capel Cross and across Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
FAQs for Capel Cross
Is Capel Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Capel Cross?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Capel Cross and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Capel Cross 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Capel Cross
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the van to you. Capel Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Capel Cross, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Capel Cross we cover include Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) 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 (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.8 miles west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Capel Cross
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year club parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Send round an allergy question
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Also near Capel Cross
Other occasions in Capel Cross
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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