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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Ashtead
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashtead? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips for Ashtead events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ashtead
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. We are often asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and family Christmas get-togethers, with curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a town like Ashtead, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. We need a lit spot close to the door. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
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:
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Have a back-up for special diets
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
For event organisers in Ashtead
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Ashtead in December: what to know
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT21, we can bring the van to you. Ashtead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ashtead to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Parsons Mead School, suit a chip van. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ashtead; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of KT21 and KT22. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Ashtead we cover include Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Barnett Wood Infant School (less than half a mile north-west) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower Public House (within half a mile east)
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. It gets dark in Ashtead by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Ashtead?
It feels festive without being formal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ashtead book the van for occasions like:
- Festive open days
- Christmas family parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas markets and fairs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St George's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Places near Ashtead
What else we do in Ashtead
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Common questions in Ashtead
Which station is closest to Ashtead?
Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Ashtead?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is normally wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ashtead
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- 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