Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Gravesend events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Gravesend.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
A chip van near Gravesend
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Gravesend
The van parks outside and serves hot food, without anyone leaving site. Whether it’s new Year parties and depot Christmas treats, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
In a town like Gravesend, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. A chip van needs a level, lit spot nearby. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Gravesend
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
Christmas catering near Gravesend
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Gravesend, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. The A2 and A226 make Gravesend easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
For Christmas parties in DA12 and DA11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Gravesend on the A2 and A226, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Gravesend include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Places near Gravesend
What else we do in Gravesend
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Gravesend questions
How far is Gravesend from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Gravesend?
Gravesend station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come to Gravesend?
Yes, we do. Gravesend is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. It gets dark in Gravesend by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Agree the spot with the venue
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Gravesend?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Gravesend, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Depot Christmas treats
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Whitehill Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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