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Christmas party fish and chips in Kemsley, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Kemsley.
- Christmas family parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips for Kemsley events
Christmas party fish and chips in Kemsley, cooked to order
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and christmas lunches for shift teams, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
For a Christmas get-together near Kemsley, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kemsley?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Kemsley
- A menu almost everyone likes
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan cover for the queue
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. An afternoon Christmas party in Kemsley can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Festive bookings around Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Kemsley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kemsley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kemsley to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Kemsley Primary Academy, suit a chip van. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kemsley; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME10 and ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Kemsley?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
For anyone getting the train home after the party, there is a station right in Kemsley: Kemsley station.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
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 send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Also near Kemsley
Also in Kemsley
Kemsley questions
Which station is closest to Kemsley?
Kemsley has its own station: Kemsley station.
How far is Kemsley from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
- 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