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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Radfield
Christmas party fish and chips in Radfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Radfield
Radfield in December: what to know
Radfield is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Radfield and nearby villages. Radfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 0.9 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Radfield, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Bogle (1 mile south-east), Tonge Corner (1 mile north), Rodmersham (1 mile south-west), Lynsted (1 mile south) and Bapchild (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles west) and Bayford Court (2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.6 miles north-west)
Christmas party fish and chips in Radfield, cooked to order
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. Whether it’s christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and christmas socials for clubs, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
In winter near Radfield, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Radfield
Is Radfield close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Radfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Radfield?
We do. We serve events in Radfield and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening generally works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. It gets dark in Radfield by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Radfield?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
If a church like Church of St Lawrence is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- 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