Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Petteridge
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Petteridge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festive family gatherings
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A chip van near Petteridge
Christmas party fish and chips in Petteridge, fried fresh
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. We’re often asked to cater festive family gatherings and christmas socials for clubs, with cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In winter near Petteridge, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Petteridge in December: what to know
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Petteridge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Petteridge. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Petteridge to Brighton (about 31 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For colleagues travelling by train, Paddock Wood station is about 2.6 miles away. Petteridge is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN12. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Petteridge, we cover Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Petteridge include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hop Bine pub (less than half a mile north-east)
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How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Petteridge in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Questions from Petteridge
Do you come out to small places like Petteridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Occasions we serve in Petteridge
It is hot food on a cold day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas fairs at a church such as Ebenezer Church (Matfield) can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Petteridge, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
For event organisers in Petteridge
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Space, access and the venue
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:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod 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