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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in West Cross
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in West Cross? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Festive open days
- New Year parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A chip van near West Cross
FAQs for West Cross
How far is West Cross from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Christmas party fish and chips in West Cross, fried fresh
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. Whether it is PTA Christmas events and festive gatherings after Christmas, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and curry sauce and more.
In a small place like West Cross, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For event organisers in West Cross
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send round an allergy question
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Check the van can park on site
- Send allergies to us in writing
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. It gets dark in West Cross by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in West Cross
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Whatever the occasion in West Cross, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas customer days
- Lights switch-on events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Rolvenden Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover West Cross and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Also in West Cross
Christmas parties in West Cross: local tips
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For Christmas parties in West Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. West Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If a church like Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of West Cross, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in TN17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
- 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