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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Higham
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Higham.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips in Higham
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Higham
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We’re often asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and lights switch-on events, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Higham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Higham. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why Higham hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Higham?
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Whatever the occasion in Higham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Higham Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Higham
Other occasions in Higham
FAQs for Higham
Is Higham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Higham around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Higham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Higham
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Christmas parties in Higham: local tips
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Higham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Higham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Higham to London (24 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St John is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
For Christmas parties in ME3 and DA12, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Higham include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Higham include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Sir John Falstaff Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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 typically simpler.
- 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