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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Paddock Wood
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Paddock Wood.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Paddock Wood
For event organisers in Paddock Wood
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Paddock Wood
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. We are frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas lunches for shift teams, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a Christmas get-together near Paddock Wood, a chip van on the drive is a treat. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Paddock Wood
Which station is closest to Paddock Wood?
Paddock Wood station, in Paddock Wood itself.
Is Paddock Wood close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening typically works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Paddock Wood
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
Whatever the occasion in Paddock Wood, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Andrew's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
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. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Paddock Wood; park the van where there’s good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Paddock Wood hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Paddock Wood
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Agree the spot with the venue
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Festive bookings around Paddock Wood
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Paddock Wood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Paddock Wood to London (31 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Paddock Wood Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. With the B2017 and B2160 nearby, December journeys to Paddock Wood are straightforward.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN12, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Paddock Wood is on the B2017 and B2160, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Paddock Wood we cover include Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Paddock Wood includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Paddock Wood include Mascalls School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find John Brunt V.C. Pub (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Paddock Wood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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 usually the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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What else we do in Paddock Wood
- 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