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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Charleshill
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Charleshill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
A chip van near Charleshill
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Charleshill
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff Christmas parties and end-of-year club parties.
For a Christmas party near Charleshill, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
FAQs for Charleshill
Can the van park in Thundry Meadows?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Charleshill in December: what to know
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Charleshill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Charleshill. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Farnham station is about 3.2 miles away. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St James draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Charleshill, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU10, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Farnham Road and Whitmead Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Charleshill is on the B3001, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Charleshill we cover include Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Charleshill include Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include The Donkey pub (within half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Keep the queue dry
- Check the van can park on site
- Book as early as possible for December
Plan cover for the queue.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Charleshill
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Surrey, including Charleshill
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. It gets dark in Charleshill by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Charleshill
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Also in Charleshill
- 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