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Christmas party fish and chips in Tonbridge, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Tonbridge and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Tonbridge
Christmas party fish and chips in Tonbridge, fried fresh
The van parks outside and serves hot food. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas parties and lights switch-on events.
In a town like Tonbridge, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. We need a lit spot close to the door. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Tonbridge
Also in Tonbridge
For event organisers in Tonbridge
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tonbridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Common questions in Tonbridge
How far is Tonbridge from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Tonbridge?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
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.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Occasions we serve in Tonbridge
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Tonbridge:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Family Christmas get-togethers
With the A26 and A227 nearby, December journeys to Tonbridge are straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
Planning a Christmas party in Tonbridge
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Tonbridge to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Tonbridge to London (26 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Tonbridge station is about 0.6 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as New Beacon School, suit a chip van.
Anywhere in TN9, TN10 and TN11, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Old London Road and London Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Tonbridge sits on or near the A26 and A227, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. If your venue is just outside Tonbridge, we also cover Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Milne Museum (under half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Tonbridge include Hillview School for Girls (0.7 miles south) and Royal Rise Primary School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ivy House Public House (less than half a mile west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Tonbridge, so put the van where there’s good light.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Tonbridge
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Tonbridge and across Kent
- 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