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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Horden
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Horden and across Kent.
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
Planning an event in Horden?
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Horden
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price or the cost guide.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Horden
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Whether it is staff Christmas parties and christmas markets and fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
In a small place like Horden, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Horden. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Horden; park the van where there’s good light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Festive bookings around Horden
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Across the TN17 area, we can bring the van to you. Horden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Horden to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Marden station, about 2.9 miles north. Horden is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across TN17 and TN12. Local streets include Hill Top and Husheath Hill; 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 Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For event organisers in Horden
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Horden
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Where the van can park in Horden
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Nearby places to Horden
What else we do in Horden
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Keep the queue dry
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Book as early as possible for December
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Horden: your questions answered
How far is Horden from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Horden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is normally wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
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?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
- 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