Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Pootings, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Pootings and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- End-of-year customer events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A chip van near Pootings
FAQs for Pootings
Do you come out to small places like Pootings?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Pootings from London?
About 20 miles from central London.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Christmas party fish and chips in Pootings, fried fresh
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. Whether it’s christmas markets and fairs and festive open days, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Pootings, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Pootings
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Staff Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Four Elms Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Planning a Christmas party in Pootings
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Pootings is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Pootings is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Pootings to London (20 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Congregational Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Other places close to Pootings we cover include Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
Send people out in groups.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
More for events in Pootings
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Pootings; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
- 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