Surrey · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Ash, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Ash. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Ash
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ash
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal, without anyone leaving site. We are often asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas markets and fairs, with cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
In Ash, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Ash?
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas socials for clubs
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Walsh CofE Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. It gets dark in Ash by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
What else we do in Ash
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Ash hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Ash
How far is Ash from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Ash?
The closest is Ash station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cover Ash?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ash is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Christmas parties in Ash: local tips
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ash. Ash is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter can book the van as a hot-food stall. The A331 and B3206 make Ash easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
This part of Surrey takes in GU12 and GU10, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Local streets include Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Ash is on the A331 and B3206, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For Christmas parties just outside Ash, we cover Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Ash includes Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Ash include Ash Manor School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dover Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles south)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Ash
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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