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Christmas party fish and chips in Coldharbour, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Coldharbour and across Kent.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- End-of-year customer events
Christmas party fish and chips in Coldharbour
Where the van can park in Coldharbour
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Christmas party fish and chips in Coldharbour, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. We are frequently asked to cater warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and club and society Christmas socials, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Coldharbour, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in Coldharbour
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Coldharbour? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. December in Coldharbour 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.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Questions from Coldharbour
How far is Coldharbour from London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Coldharbour?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Events we cater in Coldharbour
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Lights switch-on events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If people are coming by rail, Hildenborough station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Christmas catering near Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the TN11 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of St John can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Anywhere in TN11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Coldharbour and the whole of Kent
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Also near Coldharbour
What else we do in Coldharbour
- 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