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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Plaxtol events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Plaxtol? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips in Plaxtol
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Plaxtol
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Typical bookings include christmas socials for clubs and christmas family parties, serving gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Plaxtol, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Plaxtol
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Plaxtol
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. December in Plaxtol means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Plaxtol
Can the van park in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Plaxtol?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Plaxtol? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
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Christmas parties in Plaxtol: local tips
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Plaxtol as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Plaxtol to London (about 24 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Plaxtol Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. A winter fair at a school like Plaxtol Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Plaxtol is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Plaxtol we cover include Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Plaxtol includes Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.7 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send round an allergy question
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Plaxtol?
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- Work Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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