Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Rabbit's Cross
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Rabbit's Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Rabbit's Cross
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Rabbit's Cross
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater depot Christmas treats and staff Christmas parties.
In winter near Rabbit's Cross, 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.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your Christmas party. In December, it’s dark in Rabbit's Cross by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Rabbit's Cross. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What affects the price in Rabbit's Cross
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Christmas catering near Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Rabbit's Cross to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Rabbit's Cross is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Rabbit's Cross we cover include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the queue dry
- Check the van can park on site
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Events we cater in Rabbit's Cross
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Rabbit's Cross questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Rabbit's Cross from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Places near Rabbit's Cross
What else we do in Rabbit's Cross
- 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