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Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Hartlip, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Lower Hartlip.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
Planning an event in Lower Hartlip?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 normally simpler.
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Hartlip, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we are often booked for depot Christmas treats and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
For a Christmas party near Lower Hartlip, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What affects the price in Lower Hartlip
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning a Christmas party in Lower Hartlip
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. If a church like Church of St Michael is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Lower Hartlip is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Hartlip include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Lower Hartlip
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive open days
- Work Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
Lower Hartlip questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lower Hartlip close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Can the van come to Lower Hartlip?
We do. Lower Hartlip is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Lower Hartlip
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Places near Lower Hartlip
Also in Lower Hartlip
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Lower Hartlip; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Lower Hartlip? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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