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Christmas party fish and chips in Wateringbury, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Wateringbury. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
A chip van near Wateringbury
What affects the price in Wateringbury
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas party fish and chips in Wateringbury, cooked to order
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Whether it’s office Christmas parties and new Year parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a Christmas party near Wateringbury, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Wateringbury in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Wateringbury?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
Whatever the occasion in Wateringbury, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- End-of-year club parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
For colleagues travelling by train, there is a station right in Wateringbury: Wateringbury station.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Send round an allergy question
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Wateringbury questions
What’s the nearest station to Wateringbury?
Wateringbury has its own station: Wateringbury station.
How far is Wateringbury from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is normally wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Christmas catering near Wateringbury
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wateringbury. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wateringbury to London (about 28 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME18 postcode area. Local streets include Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wateringbury pub (under half a mile east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wateringbury?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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