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Christmas party fish and chips in Cotman's Ash, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Cotman's Ash: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festive open days
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
A chip van near Cotman's Ash
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Cotman's Ash
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For christmas fairs at schools and end-of-year club parties, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Cotman's Ash, 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.
Cotman's Ash: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Cotman's Ash close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening typically works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Cotman's Ash?
It is hot food on a cold day, served fast.
Whatever the occasion in Cotman's Ash, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive family gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
A Christmas fair at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
Cotman's Ash in December: what to know
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. People in Cotman's Ash book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 1.4 miles south. A winter fair at a school like Kemsing Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Cotman's Ash is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile north-west)
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Other occasions in Cotman's Ash
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In December, it’s dark in Cotman's Ash by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- 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.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cotman's Ash
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Send round an allergy question
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
When service is finished, we pack up.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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