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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hazelwood events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Hazelwood.
- End-of-year club parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
Planning an event in Hazelwood?
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Christmas party fish and chips in Hazelwood, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. Typical bookings include christmas socials for clubs and christmas markets and fairs, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In winter near Hazelwood, 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.
Questions from Hazelwood
Which station is closest to Hazelwood?
The closest is Chelsfield station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How far is Hazelwood from London?
About 14 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Christmas catering near Hazelwood
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Hazelwood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hazelwood is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Downe Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hazelwood, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN14 postcode area. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find George and Dragon pub (0.9 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hazelwood?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Hazelwood and the whole of Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Hazelwood, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hazelwood
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Also near Hazelwood
Other occasions in Hazelwood
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
- 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