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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Swift's Green
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Swift's Green and the surrounding area.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive family gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
Planning an event in Swift's Green?
Common questions in Swift's Green
How far is Swift's Green from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Swift's Green?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is generally wise. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Swift's Green
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Whether it is work Christmas parties and club and society Christmas socials, we will put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a Christmas party near Swift's Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Swift's Green
It’s hot food on a cold day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Swift's Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Swift's Green
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. December in Swift's Green means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Swift's Green
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Plan cover for the queue.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Festive bookings around Swift's Green
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Swift's Green and the surrounding area. Swift's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Swift's Green, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Swift's Green, we also cover Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
Towns and villages near Swift's Green
Also in Swift's Green
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Swift's Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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