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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Pratling Street
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Pratling Street and the surrounding area.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Pratling Street
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Keep the queue dry
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Book as early as possible for December
- Flag any coeliac guests
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Christmas party fish and chips in Pratling Street, cooked to order
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas markets and fairs and festive family gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Pratling Street, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Pratling Street; light the path to the van.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Pratling Street?
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
These are some of the bookings we take around Pratling Street:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas markets and fairs
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Peter's Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Christmas parties in Pratling Street: local tips
Pratling Street is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Pratling Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Pratling Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Pratling Street to Canterbury (25 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Aylesford station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. A Christmas fair at Methodist Church Including Sunday School is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pratling Street, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in ME20, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Old Mill Lane, Pratling Street and St Michaels Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Forstal (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-west), Burham (2 miles north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (2.4 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bush pub (0.6 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What else we do in Pratling Street
Common questions in Pratling Street
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Pratling Street?
Aylesford station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Pratling Street
- Bookings across Kent, including Pratling Street
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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