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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Singlewell or Ifield
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Singlewell or Ifield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
Christmas party fish and chips in Singlewell or Ifield
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Christmas party fish and chips in Singlewell or Ifield, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Whether it’s christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and depot Christmas treats, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Singlewell or Ifield, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Towns and villages near Singlewell or Ifield
Other occasions in Singlewell or Ifield
Festive bookings around Singlewell or Ifield
Singlewell or Ifield is about 1 mile south of Gravesend, in Kent. People in Singlewell or Ifield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Singlewell or Ifield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Singlewell or Ifield to London (21 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Margaret can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Singlewell Primary School, suit a chip van.
This part of Kent takes in DA12, DA11 and DA13, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on North Lane, Scott Road and Sandown Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Singlewell or Ifield we cover include Henhurst (1 mile south-east), Istead Rise (1 mile south-west), Gravesend (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (2.1 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Singlewell or Ifield include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Singlewell or Ifield include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (under half a mile south-east)
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Singlewell or Ifield; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or DA12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Singlewell or Ifield?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the queue dry
- Check the van can park on site
- Let us know about coeliac disease
When service is finished, we pack up.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Singlewell or Ifield
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Singlewell or Ifield
Which station is closest to Singlewell or Ifield?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can the van park in Jeskyns?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come to Singlewell or Ifield?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Singlewell or Ifield and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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