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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Tudeley
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Tudeley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips in Tudeley
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Tudeley
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a Christmas party near Tudeley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Tudeley
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Tudeley and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Christmas catering near Tudeley
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Tudeley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Tudeley to London (about 28 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like The Schools at Somerhill gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Tonbridge station is about 2 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For Christmas parties just outside Tudeley, we cover Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Chavasse Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Poacher & Partridge pub (under half a mile north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Towns and villages near Tudeley
More for events in Tudeley
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Send allergies to us in writing
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Occasions we serve in Tudeley
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Staff Christmas parties
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Tudeley questions
Is Tudeley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Tudeley?
Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Tudeley, so put the van where there is good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Tudeley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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