Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Southernden, Kent
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Southernden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- Lights switch-on events
Fresh fish and chips in Southernden
Christmas party fish and chips in Southernden, 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. For staff Christmas parties and depot Christmas treats, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce for your guests.
In winter near Southernden, we need firm ground and light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Christmas catering near Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Southernden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Southernden to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Southernden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Southernden
What else we do in Southernden
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Southernden. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Southernden and the whole of Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Southernden
It’s hot food on a cold day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. December in Southernden means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
FAQs for Southernden
Which station is closest to Southernden?
Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Southernden close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve in the cold?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you cover Southernden?
Yes, we do. Southernden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What affects the price in Southernden
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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