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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Headcorn
Christmas party fish and chips in Headcorn: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Headcorn
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Headcorn
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Headcorn
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas fairs at schools, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy and more.
At a festive party in Headcorn, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Common questions in Headcorn
Which station is closest to Headcorn?
Headcorn has its own station: Headcorn station.
Is Headcorn close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
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.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. It gets dark in Headcorn by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Headcorn? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Check the van can park on site
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Places near Headcorn
More for events in Headcorn
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Headcorn?
It feels festive without being formal.
These are some of the bookings we take in Headcorn and Kent:
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
If a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Christmas catering near Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Headcorn or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Headcorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Headcorn Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, there’s a station right in Headcorn: Headcorn station. Headcorn is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN27, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Headcorn we cover include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (under half a mile south-west)
- 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