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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Caterham
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Caterham and the surrounding area.
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Planning an event in Caterham?
Christmas party fish and chips in Caterham, cooked to order
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and christmas fairs at schools, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
In a town like Caterham, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. We need a lit spot close to the door. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In December, it is dark in Caterham by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Caterham: local tips
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Caterham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Caterham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Caterham to London (about 15 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Hillcroft Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Sacred Heart Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
This part of Surrey takes in CR3, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Park Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the B2030 and B2031 close by, Caterham is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Caterham
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Caterham
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Caterham
How far is Caterham from London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Caterham?
The closest is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to Caterham?
We do. Caterham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Send allergies to us in writing
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Events we cater in Caterham
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Caterham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive family gatherings
With the B2030 and B2031 nearby, December journeys to Caterham are straightforward.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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