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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Swattenden events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Swattenden and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- PTA Christmas events
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Swattenden
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Swattenden
The van parks outside and serves hot food, without anyone leaving site. Whether it is club and society Christmas socials and family Christmas get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Swattenden, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
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.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Swattenden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. It gets dark in Swattenden by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Swattenden
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Swattenden
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Christmas catering near Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Swattenden and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Cranbrook School, suit a chip van. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Swattenden; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Swattenden
Could you trade in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Swattenden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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