Kent · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Westwood, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Westwood.
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive family gatherings
- End-of-year customer events
A chip van near Westwood
Christmas party fish and chips in Westwood, fried fresh
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas family parties and depot Christmas treats.
In winter near Westwood, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Westwood
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
In Westwood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Nearby places to Westwood
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or DA13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Festive bookings around Westwood
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Westwood or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Westwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
If a church like Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Bean Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Westwood, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across the DA13 and DA2 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Westwood Road and Highcross Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Westwood, we also cover Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Westwood includes Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south)
Westwood: your questions answered
Could you trade in Longfield Chalk Bank?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
When should we eat?
Food early on is normally wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Can the van come to Westwood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Westwood is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect allergies in advance
- Send allergies to us in writing
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. December in Westwood means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Read more
- 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