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Christmas party fish and chips in Capel, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Capel: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A chip van near Capel
Christmas party fish and chips in Capel, fried fresh
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We’re often asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and festive family gatherings, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Capel, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Capel?
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Capel
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Capel
Could you trade in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In December, it is dark in Capel by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Check the van can park on site
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Christmas parties in Capel: local tips
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Capel, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Capel is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Thomas à Becket draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Capel Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Capel, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dovecote Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Capel
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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