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Christmas party fish and chips in Abinger Common, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Abinger Common.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Abinger Common events
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send round an allergy question
- Confirm allergies by email
- Book as early as possible for December
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Abinger Common
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 aren’t outside for long. Whether it is PTA Christmas events and family Christmas get-togethers, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Abinger Common, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What affects the price in Abinger Common
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Abinger Common? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas catering near Abinger Common
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. In and around Abinger Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Abinger Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Abinger Common to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St James draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Belmont Prep School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Abinger Common is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area. From Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Abinger Common includes Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Abinger Hatch Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Abinger Common
More for events in Abinger Common
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Abinger Common: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. An afternoon Christmas party in Abinger Common can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Abinger Common hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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