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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Badshot Lea events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Badshot Lea.
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
A chip van near Badshot Lea
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Badshot Lea
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. For christmas customer days and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Badshot Lea, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Badshot Lea; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Christmas parties in Badshot Lea: local tips
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. Around Badshot Lea, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Badshot Lea is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St George's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Badshot Lea Village Infant School, suit a chip van.
For Christmas parties in GU9, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Badshot Lea is on the B3208, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Badshot Lea includes Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Badshot Lea include All Hallows Catholic School (0.6 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east)
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Badshot Lea?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Depot Christmas treats
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
- New Year parties
The B3208 make Badshot Lea easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
What affects the price in Badshot Lea
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Badshot Lea
- We cover Badshot Lea and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Other occasions in Badshot Lea
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Badshot Lea: your questions answered
How far is Badshot Lea from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Badshot Lea?
The closest is Aldershot station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Badshot Lea.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you come to Badshot Lea?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Badshot Lea is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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