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Christmas party fish and chips in Romney Street, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Romney Street and across Kent.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Romney Street
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Christmas party fish and chips in Romney Street, fried fresh
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for festive gatherings after Christmas and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
In winter near Romney Street, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Christmas catering near Romney Street
Romney Street is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings in Romney Street come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Romney Street to London (18 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Shoreham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Romney Street is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Bower Lane and Romney Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Romney Street, we also cover East Hill (1 mile north-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south-east), Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-east) and Kemsing (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Otford Heritage Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles south).
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Romney Street?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Romney Street book the van for occasions like:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. It gets dark in Romney Street by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Romney Street and the whole of Kent
- Something for guests to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Romney Street questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Romney Street from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Romney Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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