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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Marden
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Marden.
- New Year parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips in Marden
Christmas party fish and chips in Marden, fried fresh
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater lights switch-on events and work Christmas parties.
Around Marden, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planning a Christmas party in Marden
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Christmas parties in Marden are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Marden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Marden to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
A Christmas fair at St Michael and All Angels Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Marden has its own station, Marden station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Marden, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across TN12 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Marden we cover include Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Marden: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Marden?
Marden station, in Marden itself.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Contact us with the date.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening typically works best. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
When should we book for December?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
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:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Keep the queue dry
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
When service is finished, we pack up.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What affects the price in Marden
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Marden, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
More for events in Marden
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Marden?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Marden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
A winter fair at a school like Marden Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Plan your Christmas party in Marden around the dark: sunset is 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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