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Christmas party fish and chips in Dawesgreen, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Dawesgreen? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year customer events
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Dawesgreen
Christmas party fish and chips in Dawesgreen, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and christmas family parties, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a Christmas party near Dawesgreen, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Dawesgreen hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
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Other occasions in Dawesgreen
FAQs for Dawesgreen
What’s the nearest station to Dawesgreen?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Dawesgreen too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, it’s dark in Dawesgreen by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Occasions we serve in Dawesgreen
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
In Dawesgreen and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Staff Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
Train travellers will want to know that Betchworth station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Christmas catering near Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. From the centre of Dawesgreen to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Burys Court School, suit a chip van. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew can book the van as a hot-food stall. Dawesgreen is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH2 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (within half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Keep the queue dry
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dawesgreen? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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