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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Burpham
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Burpham and across Surrey.
- Lights switch-on events
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A chip van near Burpham
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burpham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Burpham
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. Whether it is christmas customer days and lights switch-on events, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and gravy for your guests.
In Burpham, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In December, it is dark in Burpham by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- 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 clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Burpham?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Burpham book the van for events such as:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year customer events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as George Abbot School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send round an allergy question
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Nearby places to Burpham
Also in Burpham
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Burpham
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Burpham questions
How far is Burpham from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
Burpham in December: what to know
Burpham is about 1 mile north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Burpham is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
For colleagues travelling by train, London Road (Guildford) station, about 1.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station. A Christmas fair at Church of the Holy Spirit is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burpham, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the GU4 and GU1 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Clay Lane, Wells Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Merrow (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Guildford (1 mile south-west) and Bellfields (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Burpham include Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Burpham include Burpham Foundation Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St Peter's Catholic School (0.8 miles south-east)
- 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