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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Dormansland
Christmas party fish and chips in Dormansland: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas get-togethers
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Check the van can park on site
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Dormansland
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive family gatherings and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
In a small place like Dormansland, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Occasions we serve in Dormansland
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
In Dormansland and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year customer events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Dormansland Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Dormansland around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dormansland?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Dormansland
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Festive bookings around Dormansland
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Dormansland and nearby villages. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Dormans station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A Christmas fair at St John the Evangelist is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Dormansland is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RH7. From Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Dormansland, we also cover Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). The countryside around Dormansland includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Lingfield College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old House at Home (less than half a mile south-west)
Dormansland: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Dormansland close to London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if it is raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
- 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