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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Rolvenden events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Rolvenden.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in Rolvenden?
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Rolvenden
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We’re frequently asked to cater club and society Christmas socials and christmas family parties, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Rolvenden, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- December Fridays go first: book early
Plan cover for the queue.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Rolvenden
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A winter fair at a school like Rolvenden Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In December, it is dark in Rolvenden 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Rolvenden, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Rolvenden: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Rolvenden close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning a Christmas party in Rolvenden
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rolvenden and the surrounding area. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If a church like Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Rolvenden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Rolvenden, we also cover West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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