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Christmas party fish and chips in Strood, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Strood and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive open days
- New Year parties
A chip van near Strood
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Strood
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For christmas fairs at schools and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Strood, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Strood?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Strood. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Strood
What else we do in Strood
Christmas catering near Strood
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN17 area, we can bring the van to you. Strood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Parish Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Strood is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Schools near Strood include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. An afternoon Christmas party in Strood can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Strood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the van can park on site
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
FAQs for Strood
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Strood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book for December?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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