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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Colt's Hill
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Colt's Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Colt's Hill events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Colt's Hill
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and family Christmas get-togethers, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Colt's Hill, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Book as early as possible for December
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Confirm allergies by email
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Where the van can park in Colt's Hill
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Colt's Hill questions
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Colt's Hill?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
When should we book for December?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Festive bookings around Colt's Hill
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN12 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Colt's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Colt's Hill to London (about 30 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Capel Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Colt's Hill is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on Colts Hill and Maidstone Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Colt's Hill, we also cover Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Colt's Hill include Mascalls School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dovecote Inn (0.5 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Also near Colt's Hill
What else we do in Colt's Hill
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In December, it is dark in Colt's Hill by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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