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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Stocks Green events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Stocks Green and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Staff Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Stocks Green
Christmas party fish and chips in Stocks Green, fried fresh
The van parks outside and serves hot food, without anyone leaving site. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs at schools and festive family gatherings.
In winter near Stocks Green, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. It gets dark in Stocks Green by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Stocks Green hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Book as early as possible for December
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Stocks Green
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Stocks Green, people book us for events such as:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of St John can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Christmas catering near Stocks Green
Stocks Green is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stocks Green and the surrounding area. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Stocks Green has its own station, Hildenborough station. A winter fair at a school like Hildenborough Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Stocks Green, we cover Hildenborough (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north), Hilden Park (1 mile east), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east) and Underriver (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stocks Green include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Flying Dutchman Public House (0.8 miles east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Stocks Green
Is Stocks Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Haysden Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
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.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
- 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