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Christmas party fish and chips in Park Wood, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Park Wood.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips in Park Wood
Christmas party fish and chips in Park Wood, fried fresh
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater staff Christmas parties and christmas socials for clubs.
In Park Wood, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Park Wood
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
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How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Park Wood in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in Park Wood. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Park Wood
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Park Wood and the whole of Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Park Wood?
It is relaxed and fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Tree Tops Primary Academy, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Christmas parties in Park Wood: local tips
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Park Wood, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Park Wood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Park Wood to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
A Christmas fair at St Martin's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Park Wood is within about 5 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 ME15, ME17 and ME14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Park Wood include the A274, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. Other places close to Park Wood we cover include Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Park Wood include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Senacre Technology College (under half a mile east) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Park Wood: your questions answered
Is Park Wood close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you come to Park Wood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Park Wood and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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