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Christmas party fish and chips in Hearnden Green, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Hearnden Green.
- Festive open days
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
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About our Christmas party fish and chips in Hearnden Green
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Hearnden Green, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Agree the spot with the venue
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Hearnden Green in December: what to know
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Hearnden Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hearnden Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hearnden Green to Canterbury (21 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hearnden Green; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For Christmas parties just outside Hearnden Green, we cover Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Hearnden Green; light the path to the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Towns and villages near Hearnden Green
Also in Hearnden Green
Occasions we serve in Hearnden Green
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive open days
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hearnden Green
Do you come out to small places like Hearnden Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Hearnden Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
- 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