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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Foley Park
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Foley Park? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Foley Park events
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Christmas party fish and chips in Foley Park, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. For lights switch-on events and work Christmas parties, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Around Foley Park, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Foley Park. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Foley Park: local tips
Foley Park is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Foley Park and the surrounding area. Foley Park is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Foley Park to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
The A249 make Foley Park easy to reach on a dark winter evening. A winter fair at a school like St Paul's Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Foley Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME14, ME15 and ME16, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Well Road, Rock Road and Byron Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A249, Foley Park is simple for us to get to with the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Penenden Heath (1 mile north-east), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Foley Park include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Foley Park include Valley Park School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Hollybush Public House (within half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Occasions we serve in Foley Park
It is relaxed and fun.
Whatever the occasion in Foley Park, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Work Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Maidstone East station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Foley Park
Could you trade in Vinters Valley Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening generally works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Foley Park 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Foley Park, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Have a back-up for special diets
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan cover for the queue
Park the van close to the door.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Nearby places to Foley Park
Also in Foley Park
- 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