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Christmas party fish and chips in East Peckham, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in East Peckham and across Kent.
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
Christmas party fish and chips for East Peckham events
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan cover for the queue
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Festive lights by the van look great.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in East Peckham
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We are often asked to cater warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and staff Christmas parties, with gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like East Peckham, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Events we cater in East Peckham
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
For colleagues travelling by train, Beltring station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
FAQs for East Peckham
Which station is closest to East Peckham?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 1 mile away.
How far is East Peckham from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to East Peckham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Peckham is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in East Peckham in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Christmas parties in East Peckham: local tips
East Peckham is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN12 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. East Peckham is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like East Peckham Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over TN12 and the streets around it. From Coults Close, Brunswick Close and Fell Mead or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to East Peckham we cover include Snoll Hatch (1 mile south-west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east), Peckham Bush (1 mile north) and Little Mill (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local pubs include The Merry Boys pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to East Peckham
Other occasions in East Peckham
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why East Peckham hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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