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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Dorking
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Dorking. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
A chip van near Dorking
For event organisers in Dorking
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Dorking
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
In Dorking, a chip van is a welcome change at Christmas. Keep the van close and well lit. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Events we cater in Dorking
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Office Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- PTA Christmas events
- New Year parties
Dorking is on or near the A24 and A25, so we can reach it easily in winter.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. 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.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Dorking
Is Dorking close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is usually wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Christmas parties in Dorking: local tips
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Dorking, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Dorking is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Dorking to Guildford (11 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north. If a church like Church of St Paul is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Dorking, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the RH4 and RH5 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and London Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Dorking is on the A24 and A25, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Dorking, we also cover Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dorking include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Dorking, so put the van where there’s good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Collect allergies in advance
Plan cover for the queue.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
- 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