Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Clement Street, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Clement Street. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- New Year parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Fresh fish and chips in Clement Street
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Clement Street
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. We are often asked to cater work Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In winter near Clement Street, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Nearby places to Clement Street
Other occasions in Clement Street
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Clement Street
Could you trade in Dartford Heath?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Clement Street?
The closest is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Where the van can park in Clement Street
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Clement Street
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Clement Street
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In December, it’s dark in Clement Street by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Clement Street: local tips
Clement Street is about 2 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the BR8 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Clement Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Clement Street to London (about 14 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of Saint Paul can book the van as a hot-food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Clement Street, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in BR8, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Clement Street, we cover Hawley (1 mile north-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile east), South Darenth (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles east) and St Margarets (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (6 miles east), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eynsford Castle (3 miles south) and West Hill Hospital (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Clement Street include Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Clement Street include Wilmington Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (1 mile north)
Occasions we serve in Clement Street
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- New Year parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
- 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