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Christmas party fish and chips in Hartley, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Hartley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- New Year parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hartley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Christmas party fish and chips in Hartley, fried fresh
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas family parties and new Year parties, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In winter near Hartley, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Plan cover for the queue.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Occasions we serve in Hartley
It’s hot food on a cold day, served fast.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A winter fair at a school like High Weald Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
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Hartley: your questions answered
How far is Hartley from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Is Hartley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening normally works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
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How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. December in Hartley means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Festive bookings around Hartley
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. From the centre of Hartley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hartley is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hartley to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Hartley is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Hartley hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Hartley and across Kent
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, 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
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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