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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Sheet Hill events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Sheet Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Christmas party fish and chips for Sheet Hill events
Christmas party fish and chips in Sheet Hill, fried fresh
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-year customer events and festive family gatherings, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In winter near Sheet Hill, we need firm ground and light. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Towns and villages near Sheet Hill
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Common questions in Sheet Hill
Is Sheet Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Sheet Hill in December: what to know
Sheet Hill is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sheet Hill and the surrounding area. Sheet Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Sheet Hill to London (about 23 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Plaxtol Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like Plaxtol Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheet Hill; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bewley Lane and Sheet Hill, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Yopps Green (1 mile south-east), Ivy Hatch (1 mile west), Ightham (1 mile north-west), Oldbury (1 mile north-west) and Shipbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.4 miles west).
- Schools near Sheet Hill include Wrotham School (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Sheet Hill in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
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 Sheet Hill
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Sheet Hill book the van for events such as:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.7 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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