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Christmas party fish and chips in Grafty Green, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Grafty Green and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips for Grafty Green events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Grafty Green
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. We’re often asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas fairs at schools, with pie and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Near Grafty Green, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. 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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Grafty Green
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Common questions in Grafty Green
What’s the nearest station to Grafty Green?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Grafty Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Grafty Green
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Grafty Green in December: what to know
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Grafty Green. Grafty Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Grafty Green to Canterbury (18 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Lenham station is about 2.1 miles away. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Platts Heath Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Grafty Green, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Grafty Green, we cover Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Check the van can park on site
- Send round an allergy question
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently 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 will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Grafty Green
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Grafty Green
What else we do in Grafty Green
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Grafty Green in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
- 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