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Christmas party fish and chips in Chart Sutton, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Chart Sutton and across Kent.
- Christmas family parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
Fresh fish and chips in Chart Sutton
Christmas party fish and chips in Chart Sutton, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. We serve mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and christmas lunches for shift teams.
In a small place like Chart Sutton, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
For event organisers in Chart Sutton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Chart Sutton?
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 3.6 miles north.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Chart Sutton hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Book as early as possible for December
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Afterwards, we pack up.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. An afternoon Christmas party in Chart Sutton can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chart Sutton
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Chart Sutton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Christmas parties in Chart Sutton: local tips
Chart Sutton is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Chart Sutton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chart Sutton to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Michael is just the kind of event a chip van suits. A winter fair at a school like Langley Park Primary Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chart Sutton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Plough Wents Road, Amber Lane and Marsham Crescent or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Wierton (1 mile south-west), Five Wents (1 mile east), Warmlake (1 mile east), Langley (1 mile north-east) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.4 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.1 miles north-east).
- Schools near Chart Sutton include Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north) and Cornwallis Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.9 miles east)
Chart Sutton: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Chart Sutton?
Bearsted station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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