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Christmas party fish and chips in Compton, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Compton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
A chip van near Compton
Christmas party fish and chips in Compton, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For christmas lunches for shift teams and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
For a Christmas party near Compton, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Compton
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Nicholas can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Compton
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Compton questions
Could you trade in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Compton?
Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to Compton?
We do. Compton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check the van can park on site
For a work party, food early in the evening usually works best.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Festive bookings around Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Compton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Compton. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
A winter fair at a school like Loseley Fields Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Train travellers will want to know that Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Compton is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in GU3, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Compton include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (under half a mile west)
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In December, it is dark in Compton by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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