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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Nettlestead
Christmas party fish and chips in Nettlestead: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas customer days
Christmas party fish and chips for Nettlestead events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Nettlestead
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. Whether it’s school and PTA Christmas fairs and christmas family parties, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Nettlestead, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Nettlestead
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas catering near Nettlestead
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Nettlestead book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Nettlestead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Nettlestead to London (28 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (less than half a mile east)
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. By about 3:50pm in late December, it is dark in Nettlestead; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan cover for the queue
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Planning the van’s spot
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 level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Nettlestead
Which station is closest to Nettlestead?
Wateringbury station, in Nettlestead itself.
Do you come out to small places like Nettlestead?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Nettlestead?
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
These are some of the bookings we take around Nettlestead:
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Wateringbury station is in Nettlestead itself.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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