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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Chaldon
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Chaldon and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips for Chaldon events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Chaldon
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, with service timed to each group. We’re often asked to cater christmas family parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
In winter near Chaldon, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check the van can park on site
- Book as early as possible for December
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Choose a lit spot for the van
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chaldon?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Chaldon and the whole of Surrey
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Chaldon questions
How far is Chaldon from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Kitchen Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to Chaldon?
We do. We serve events in Chaldon and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Occasions we serve in Chaldon
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chaldon and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planning a Christmas party in Chaldon
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. For a Christmas party in Chaldon, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Chaldon. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
We serve Christmas parties across CR3 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the B2031 close by, Chaldon is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Plan your Christmas party in Chaldon around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
More for events in Chaldon
- 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