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Christmas party fish and chips in Byfleet, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Byfleet. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Byfleet?
Christmas party fish and chips in Byfleet, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Typical bookings include school and PTA Christmas fairs and christmas markets and fairs, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In Byfleet, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Byfleet
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Byfleet book the van for events such as:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas customer days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Byfleet & New Haw station, about 0.8 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What affects the price in Byfleet
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Byfleet? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Byfleet; light the path to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Byfleet
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
More for events in Byfleet
Planning a Christmas party in Byfleet
Byfleet is about 3 miles south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT14, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Byfleet to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a chip van suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, suit a chip van.
We serve Christmas parties across KT14 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, High Road and Binfield Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Byfleet we cover include Wisley (1 mile south), New Haw (1 mile north-west), Brooklands (1 mile north), Pyrford Green (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (9 miles east).
A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Byfleet includes Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Fullbrook School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Blue Anchor Hotel (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Byfleet
Can the van park in Manor Farm?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Byfleet from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Send round an allergy question
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
- 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