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Christmas party fish and chips in Charlton, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Charlton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Book the van in Charlton
Christmas party fish and chips in Charlton, fried fresh
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Typical bookings include end-of-year customer events and christmas socials for clubs, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Charlton, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Where the van can park in Charlton
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Charlton
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Occasions we serve in Charlton
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Whatever the occasion in Charlton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive open days
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year club parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Littleton CofE Infant School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Plan your Christmas party in Charlton around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Charlton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Charlton in December: what to know
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. People in Charlton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over TW17. From Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Local schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
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Questions from Charlton
Is Charlton close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is generally wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Check the van can park on site
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Plan cover for the queue.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What affects the price in Charlton
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups normally 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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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, use our quote form.
- 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