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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hadlow events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hadlow.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on events
Planning an event in Hadlow?
Christmas party fish and chips in Hadlow, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Typical bookings include christmas lunches for shift teams and festive open days, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a Christmas party near Hadlow, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Hadlow. An afternoon Christmas party in Hadlow can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Hadlow
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hadlow book the van for events such as:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Hadlow in December: what to know
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Hadlow, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hadlow to London (26 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like Hadlow Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on The Square, High Street and Brookfields, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (within half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Hadlow include Hadlow College (within half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hadlow?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Other occasions in Hadlow
Where the van can park in Hadlow
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
For event organisers in Hadlow
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Hadlow questions
Is Hadlow too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hadlow close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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