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Christmas party fish and chips in Cobham, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Cobham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Cobham
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Cobham
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. For work Christmas parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
Near Cobham, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Cobham
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Cobham
Which station is closest to Cobham?
Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cobham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where the van can park in Cobham
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Cobham?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Festive family gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
If a church like Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Christmas parties in Cobham: local tips
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Christmas parties in Cobham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Cobham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Cobham Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Christmas parties anywhere in DA12 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Cobham, we also cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Cobham includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Cobham, so put the van where there is good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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