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Christmas party fish and chips in Lullingstone, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Lullingstone.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips in Lullingstone
Christmas party fish and chips in Lullingstone, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for depot Christmas treats and christmas fairs at schools.
In winter near Lullingstone, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Lullingstone
Other occasions in Lullingstone
Christmas parties in Lullingstone: local tips
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Lullingstone, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Lullingstone. Lullingstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lullingstone to London (16 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Eynsford station is about 0.6 miles away. Lullingstone is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in DA4, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lullingstone Castle (within half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Lullingstone include The Warren.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (1 mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lullingstone? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Park the van close to the door.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Lullingstone
Is Lullingstone close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Lullingstone?
We do. Lullingstone is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where the van can park in Lullingstone
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lullingstone
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. An afternoon Christmas party in Lullingstone can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Lullingstone?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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