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Christmas party fish and chips in Detling, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Detling.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
Fresh fish and chips in Detling
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Detling
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. Whether it is festive open days and christmas family parties, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a Christmas party near Detling, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Detling
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Festive open days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.4 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Detling
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning a Christmas party in Detling
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Detling, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Detling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Martin of Tours Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Valley Park School, suit a chip van. Detling is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the ME14 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Detling include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Horse pub (under half a mile north)
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Other occasions in Detling
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Plan cover for the queue
- Collect allergies in advance
Plan cover for the queue.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Detling, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Common questions in Detling
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in The Larches?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Detling?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
For event organisers in Detling
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Detling? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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