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Christmas party fish and chips in Ditton, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ditton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas socials
Fresh fish and chips in Ditton
Christmas party fish and chips in Ditton, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Typical bookings include warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and christmas markets and fairs, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
At a festive party in Ditton, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ditton
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Festive bookings around Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Ditton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Ditton. Ditton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Ditton Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Scott Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Ditton we cover include Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Ditton include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kentish Quarryman pub (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Questions from Ditton
Is Ditton close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
When should we book for December?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening usually works best. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ditton.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Nearby places to Ditton
What else we do in Ditton
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Ditton in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Book as early as possible for December
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ditton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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