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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Swanscombe
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Swanscombe? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Depot Christmas treats
A chip van near Swanscombe
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Swanscombe
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for staff Christmas parties and christmas socials for clubs.
Around Swanscombe, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t 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.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Swanscombe? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Swanscombe. In December, it is dark in Swanscombe by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Swanscombe
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
In Swanscombe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive family gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Knockhall Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send round an allergy question
- Confirm allergies by email
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Swanscombe
- We cover Swanscombe and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Swanscombe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Swanscombe
Can the van park in Castle Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Swanscombe from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Swanscombe
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Swanscombe in December: what to know
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings in Swanscombe come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Swanscombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Swanscombe to London (about 17 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The A206 and A226 make Swanscombe easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Christmas parties anywhere in DA9 and DA10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include London Road, Craylands Square and High Street, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Swanscombe is on the A206 and A226, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), Darenth (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Schools near Swanscombe include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west)
- 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