Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Cross-at-Hand
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Cross-at-Hand.
- Office Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas fairs at schools
Planning an event in Cross-at-Hand?
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Cross-at-Hand
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Typical bookings include new Year parties and festive open days, with curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Cross-at-Hand, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Cross-at-Hand: your questions answered
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Cross-at-Hand?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Cross-at-Hand hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Cross-at-Hand and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Cross-at-Hand
More for events in Cross-at-Hand
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In December, it is dark in Cross-at-Hand 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning a Christmas party in Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Cross-at-Hand will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Cross-at-Hand is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
Occasions we serve in Cross-at-Hand
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Cross-at-Hand book the van for events such as:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
Train travellers will want to know that Staplehurst station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Check the van can park on site
- Collect allergies in advance
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Confirm allergies by email
Send people out in groups.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
- 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