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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Shipbourne
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shipbourne and across Kent.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
A chip van near Shipbourne
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Shipbourne
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Typical bookings include festive gatherings after Christmas and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Shipbourne, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Shipbourne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Plan your Christmas party in Shipbourne around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Shipbourne: local tips
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Around Shipbourne, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Giles draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Shipbourne; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in TN11, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shipbourne include Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chaser Public House (under half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Shipbourne hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Questions from Shipbourne
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Shipbourne?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 3.3 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to Shipbourne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shipbourne is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Get in touch with the date.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check the van can park on site
- Keep the queue dry
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Plan cover for the queue.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Shipbourne
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shipbourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shipbourne School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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