Medway · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Lordswood, Medway
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Lordswood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Lordswood
Lordswood in December: what to know
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your Christmas party is in the ME5 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lordswood to Canterbury (24 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St Benedict's Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Chatham station, about 3.2 miles north, is the nearest station. Lordswood is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Medway takes in ME5 and ME7. From Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Lordswood, we cover Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Lordswood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Lordswood
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for end-of-year customer events and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas get-together near Lordswood, the van on the drive goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Lordswood. An afternoon Christmas party in Lordswood can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lordswood?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Lordswood?
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lordswood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas customer days
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St David's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Common questions in Lordswood
Is Lordswood close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in South Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
- 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