Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Thong
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Thong? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Planning an event in Thong?
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Christmas party fish and chips in Thong, cooked to order
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for staff Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
In a small place like Thong, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Thong
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Christmas parties in Thong: local tips
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. In and around Thong, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Sole Street station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Thong includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Thong
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-year club parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- PTA Christmas events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Riverview Infant School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Thong: your questions answered
Can the van park in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Thong?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
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.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Thong
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Thong and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
More for events in Thong
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. December in Thong means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Thong
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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