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Christmas party fish and chips in Kings Hill, Kent
Christmas party fish and chips in Kings Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Kings Hill
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. Typical bookings include festive gatherings after Christmas and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Kings Hill, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Festive bookings around Kings Hill
Kings Hill is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Kings Hill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Kings Hill. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Kings Hill to London (27 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Kings Hill School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If people are coming by rail, West Malling station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Churchill Square, Townsend Square and Ruton Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Kings Hill, we cover Well Street (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-east), West Malling (2 miles north) and Nettlestead (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Local schools include The Malling School (1.7 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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Kings Hill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. December in Kings Hill means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Kings Hill
Could you trade in Manor Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Kings Hill close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Send round an allergy question
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
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What else we do in Kings Hill
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Kings Hill and across Kent
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Kings Hill
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kings Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- New Year parties
- Festive family gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
A Christmas fair at Church of St John the Baptist is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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