Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in New Barn
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in New Barn. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lights switch-on events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in New Barn?
Christmas parties in New Barn: local tips
New Barn is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Anywhere in DA3, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from New Barn to London (about 20 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Longfield Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is just the kind of event a chip van suits. New Barn is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in DA3 and DA13, we can bring the van to you. From The Maples, Kenwood Avenue and Merileys Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), Longfield (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile south-west), Nash Street (1 mile east) and Meopham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.6 miles north-east) and Stone Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near New Barn include Istead Rise Primary School (1 mile north-east)
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in New Barn
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for christmas socials for clubs and christmas customer days.
For a Christmas get-together near New Barn, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December in New Barn means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in New Barn? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in New Barn, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in New Barn?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
In New Barn and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Work Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, Longfield station, about 1.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
Questions from New Barn
Could you trade in Rectory Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is New Barn close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
Can the van come to New Barn?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including New Barn. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Also near New Barn
Other occasions in New Barn
Where the van can park in New Barn
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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