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Christmas party fish and chips in Chipstead, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Chipstead.
- Festive open days
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Christmas party fish and chips in Chipstead
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Chipstead
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and christmas fairs at schools, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In winter near Chipstead, we need firm ground and light. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. December in Chipstead means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Chipstead? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Chipstead: local tips
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chipstead and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Chipstead to London (about 18 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Chapel of the Good Shepherd can book the van as a hot-food stall. A winter fair at a school like Amherst School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Chipstead is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in TN13 and TN14, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Trinity School (0.9 miles east) and Combe Bank School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bricklayers Arms (under half a mile west)
Common questions in Chipstead
What’s the nearest station to Chipstead?
Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening generally works best. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Agree the spot with the venue
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Festive lights by the van look great.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
For event organisers in Chipstead
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Chipstead
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Chipstead?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- End-of-year club parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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