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Christmas party fish and chips in Hollingbourne, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Hollingbourne. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- End-of-year customer events
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas family parties
Planning an event in Hollingbourne?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Hollingbourne
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We serve gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and festive family gatherings.
In winter near Hollingbourne, we need firm ground and light. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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Hollingbourne in December: what to know
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hollingbourne and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hollingbourne Primary School, suit a chip van. Hollingbourne is within about a mile of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hollingbourne we cover include Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hollingbourne include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Keep the queue dry
- Flag any coeliac guests
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Hollingbourne hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including Hollingbourne
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- 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.
On the menu in Hollingbourne
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Hollingbourne
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as All Saints Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Sunset in Hollingbourne in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hollingbourne
How far is Hollingbourne from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Hollingbourne?
Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is typically wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Hollingbourne?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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