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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Rushenden
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Rushenden? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- New Year parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips for Rushenden events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Rushenden
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. Whether it’s family Christmas get-togethers and staff Christmas parties, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a Christmas party near Rushenden, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Common questions in Rushenden
Do you come out to small places like Rushenden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Rushenden from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send round an allergy question
- Put allergy details in writing
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Rushenden in December: what to know
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Rushenden, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Rushenden. Rushenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Queenborough station, about 0.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Anywhere in ME11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Schools near Rushenden include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Rushenden and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Rushenden
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups typically 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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. It gets dark in Rushenden by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Rushenden
It’s relaxed and fun.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Rushenden book the van for events such as:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like Queenborough School and Nursery gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- 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