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Christmas party fish and chips in Devil's Den, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Devil's Den and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
Planning an event in Devil's Den?
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Devil's Den? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Christmas party fish and chips in Devil's Den, cooked to order
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. Whether it is family Christmas get-togethers and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Devil's Den, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Devil's Den; light the path to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Devil's Den
Other occasions in Devil's Den
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Devil's Den. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Devil's Den hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Devil's Den
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Devil's Den?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Festive family gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
Festive bookings around Devil's Den
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Devil's Den, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Devil's Den to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Devil's Den is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of ME17 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Questions from Devil's Den
How far is Devil's Den from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Is Devil's Den too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Devil's Den?
Yes, we do. Devil's Den is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
- 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