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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Snoll Hatch events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Snoll Hatch.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
Planning an event in Snoll Hatch?
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Snoll Hatch
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. For warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and christmas markets and fairs, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
In winter near Snoll Hatch, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep the queue dry
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Planning a Christmas party in Snoll Hatch
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in the TN12 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Snoll Hatch to London (about 29 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like East Peckham Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of the Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN12 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Snoll Hatch include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local pubs include The Merry Boys pub (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Questions from Snoll Hatch
How far is Snoll Hatch from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Snoll Hatch?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 1 mile away.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Can the van come to Snoll Hatch?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Snoll Hatch. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Snoll Hatch in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Snoll Hatch?
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Snoll Hatch and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas markets and fairs
For colleagues travelling by train, Beltring station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Snoll Hatch? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Also near Snoll Hatch
Other occasions in Snoll Hatch
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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’s crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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