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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Five Wents
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Five Wents. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festive family gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Five Wents
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Five Wents
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We are often asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and staff Christmas parties, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In winter near Five Wents, we need firm ground and light. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Five Wents
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Five Wents
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Five Wents
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas parties in Five Wents: local tips
Five Wents is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Five Wents come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Five Wents is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Leeds Road and Sutton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Warmlake (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile north-west), Chart Sutton (1 mile west) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4.2 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Five Wents include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (within half a mile west)
Also near Five Wents
More for events in Five Wents
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Five Wents? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Plan your Christmas party in Five Wents around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Five Wents
Is Five Wents too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Five Wents?
Hollingbourne station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Five Wents?
We do. We serve events in Five Wents and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have allergen information?
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 can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Five Wents
It feels festive without being formal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Five Wents book the van for occasions like:
- Work Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sutton Valence Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- 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