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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Darenth
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Darenth. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
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Christmas party fish and chips in Darenth, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. For work Christmas parties and family Christmas get-togethers, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Darenth, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
For event organisers in Darenth
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan cover for the queue
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Park the van close to the door.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
FAQs for Darenth
Is Darenth close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Darenth too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve in the cold?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you come to Darenth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Darenth. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Planning a Christmas party in Darenth
Darenth is about 2 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. Tell us where your Christmas party in Darenth will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Darenth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Darenth to London (about 16 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Greenlands Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Farningham Road station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Darenth, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in DA2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Hill Rise, Hillside and Moss Way, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include St Margarets (1 mile south), Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-west), South Darenth (1 mile south) and Bean (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (4 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (1.5 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1 mile north). The countryside around Darenth includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Darenth include Leigh Academy (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox & Hounds pub (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Darenth in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or DA2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book our van in Darenth
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Darenth
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Lights switch-on events
- New Year parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive open days
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- 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