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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Herne Pound events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Herne Pound.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
Christmas party fish and chips in Herne Pound
Festive bookings around Herne Pound
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Herne Pound, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Herne Pound. Herne Pound is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Lawrence's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We serve Christmas parties across the ME18 postcode area. From Butcher's Lane and Beech Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile south)
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Herne Pound
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. We’re frequently asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas fairs at schools, serving curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips.
In winter near Herne Pound, we need firm ground and light. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What happens on the day
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. An afternoon Christmas party in Herne Pound can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Events we cater in Herne Pound
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
In Herne Pound and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive family gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Mereworth Community Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- December Fridays go first: book early
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Herne Pound questions
What’s the nearest station to Herne Pound?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Herne Pound?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
What affects the price in Herne Pound
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Herne Pound?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Herne Pound and across Kent
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Herne Pound
Other occasions in Herne Pound
- 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