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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Penshurst
Something for almost everyone: fish and 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 Penshurst.
- New Year parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Penshurst events
Where the van can park in Penshurst
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Penshurst
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and end-of-year club parties.
For a Christmas party near Penshurst, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Penshurst: your questions answered
How far is Penshurst from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Penshurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we eat?
Food early on is usually wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Penshurst?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Penshurst
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Penshurst and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. It gets dark in Penshurst by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Penshurst
Also in Penshurst
Christmas catering near Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Penshurst is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Penshurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
For Christmas parties in TN11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Leicester Arms Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
Plan cover for the queue.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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