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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Southfleet events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Southfleet? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Southfleet
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Southfleet
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Whether it’s christmas markets and fairs and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In winter near Southfleet, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Christmas catering near Southfleet
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. From the centre of Southfleet to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, suit a chip van. A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
This part of Kent takes in DA13, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Southfleet include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Southfleet include Northfleet School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Black Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
FAQs for Southfleet
Is Southfleet close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Southfleet too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you come to Southfleet?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Southfleet is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Also near Southfleet
What else we do in Southfleet
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, it is dark in Southfleet by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Southfleet hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Southfleet and the whole of Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Events we cater in Southfleet
It’s relaxed and fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive family gatherings
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send round an allergy question
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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