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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for The Platt events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in The Platt? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A chip van near The Platt
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in The Platt
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. For christmas markets and fairs and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In winter near The Platt, we need firm ground and light. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in The Platt around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in The Platt
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to The Platt?
Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Festive bookings around The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings in The Platt come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. The Platt is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Platt to Brighton (25 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east. A winter fair at a school like Frant Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Platt is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN3 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Towns and villages near The Platt
Other occasions in The Platt
Where the van can park in The Platt
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why The Platt hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including The Platt
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in The Platt?
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Alban draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in The Platt? 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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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