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Christmas party fish and chips in Wilsley Pound, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Wilsley Pound.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year customer events
A chip van near Wilsley Pound
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Christmas party fish and chips in Wilsley Pound, fried fresh
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We’re often asked to cater new Year parties and PTA Christmas events, serving pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
Near Wilsley Pound, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Plan your Christmas party in Wilsley Pound around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
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 use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why Wilsley Pound hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
FAQs for Wilsley Pound
Do you come out to small places like Wilsley Pound?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Wilsley Pound from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Do you cover Wilsley Pound?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wilsley Pound and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What if it is raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Wilsley Pound?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Work Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 4.4 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
Before you choose a spot
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:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wilsley Pound? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Places near Wilsley Pound
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Christmas catering near Wilsley Pound
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Wilsley Pound, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Cranbrook Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If a church like Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Wilsley Pound is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Wilsley Pound we cover include Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send round an allergy question
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Wilsley Pound, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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