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Christmas party fish and chips in Kennington, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Kennington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas socials for clubs
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Christmas party fish and chips in Kennington, cooked to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, serving pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
At a festive party in Kennington, the van on the drive goes down well. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Kennington hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Kennington and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Have a back-up for special diets
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas parties in Kennington: local tips
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Kennington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kennington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Kennington to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Kennington is on or near the A28, so we can reach it easily in winter. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Kennington is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN24 and TN25 and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You will find Kennington on the A28, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Kennington we cover include Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kennington include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (less than half a mile north)
Questions from Kennington
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Kennington from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can the van come to Kennington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Kennington is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, 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.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. December in Kennington means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in Kennington
It’s relaxed and fun.
In Kennington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-year customer events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
Nearby places to Kennington
Also in Kennington
- 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