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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Stansted events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Stansted and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Book the van in Stansted
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Stansted
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, with service timed to each group. Whether it is boxing Day and New Year gatherings and lights switch-on events, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Stansted, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Stansted; park the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Stansted? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re 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 Stansted
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Stansted, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Send people out in groups.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Christmas catering near Stansted
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Stansted or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Stansted to London (about 20 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Wrotham School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall. Stansted 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.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Stansted we cover include Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
Common questions in Stansted
Is Stansted 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.
Which station is closest to Stansted?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t 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 do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Stansted?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- 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