Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Fant events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Fant. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Fant
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, 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.
Christmas party fish and chips in Fant, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. Typical bookings include staff Christmas parties and christmas markets and fairs, serving gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a Christmas get-together near Fant, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Fant questions
Which station is closest to Fant?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Could you trade in Whatman Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Christmas catering near Fant
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the ME16 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Fant to Canterbury (26 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. With the A26 nearby, December journeys to Fant are straightforward. Fant is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in ME16 and ME15, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A26, Fant is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Fant, we also cover East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles west)
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Fant 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Fant
- We cover Fant and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Afterwards, we pack up.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Also in Fant
Perfect for your Christmas party in Fant
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Parish Church of St Andrew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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