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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Tunbridge Hill
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Tunbridge Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
Book the van in Tunbridge Hill
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Tunbridge Hill
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We are frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and family Christmas get-togethers, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In winter near Tunbridge Hill, we need firm ground and light. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Tunbridge Hill hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the spot with the venue
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Christmas catering near Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Tunbridge Hill is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like The Hundred of Hoo Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
This part of Medway takes in ME3. Other places close to Tunbridge Hill we cover include Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
Common questions in Tunbridge Hill
How far is Tunbridge Hill from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Tunbridge Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Can the van come to Tunbridge Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tunbridge Hill is within our area and the rest of Medway. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is generally wise. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Events we cater in Tunbridge Hill
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. December in Tunbridge Hill means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Tunbridge Hill
Also in Tunbridge Hill
- 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