Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Harvel
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Harvel. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas socials for clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Harvel
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Harvel
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater PTA Christmas events and christmas markets and fairs.
In winter near Harvel, we need firm ground and light. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Places near Harvel
What else we do in Harvel
Occasions we serve in Harvel
It’s relaxed and fun.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- End-of-year customer events
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning a Christmas party in Harvel
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover Harvel as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Harvel to London (23 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Culverstone Green Primary School, suit a chip van. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your Christmas party is in DA13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Harvel we cover include Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Harvel include Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Sunset in Harvel 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Harvel questions
Is Harvel 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.
How far is Harvel from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Collect allergies in advance
- Have a back-up for special diets
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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