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Christmas party fish and chips in Highsted, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Highsted? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Highsted
Planning a Christmas party in Highsted
Highsted is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Around Highsted, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Highsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Sittingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Rodmersham School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Highsted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Stockers Hill and Highsted Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Rodmersham Green (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Tunstall (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile east) and Dungate (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.2 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
- Schools near Highsted include Fulston Manor School (1 mile north)
Christmas party fish and chips in Highsted, fried fresh
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for club and society Christmas socials and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
Near Highsted, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Highsted?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Highsted and across Kent
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Highsted
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Places near Highsted
Other occasions in Highsted
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
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 fill in our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Highsted?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
FAQs for Highsted
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Highsted?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Plan your Christmas party in Highsted around the dark: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Highsted? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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