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Christmas party fish and chips in Bunce Common, Surrey
Christmas party fish and chips in Bunce Common: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Work Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips for Bunce Common events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Bunce Common
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for christmas family parties and staff Christmas parties.
For a Christmas party near Bunce Common, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Bunce Common?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Festive open days
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- Depot Christmas treats
If a church like Church of St Bartholomew is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bunce Common
What’s the nearest station to Bunce Common?
Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
How far is Bunce Common from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. An afternoon Christmas party in Bunce Common can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Christmas catering near Bunce Common
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your Christmas party is in the RH2 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Bunce Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Betchworth station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Bunce Common is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH2 and RH3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bunce Common includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bunce Common?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why Bunce Common hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Send people out in groups.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Bunce Common
More for events in Bunce Common
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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