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Christmas party fish and chips in East Shalford, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in East Shalford and across Surrey.
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- Office Christmas parties
Book the van in East Shalford
Where the van can park in East Shalford
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in East Shalford
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Christmas party fish and chips in East Shalford, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for end-of-year customer events and staff Christmas parties.
In a small place like East Shalford, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
More for events in East Shalford
East Shalford questions
Do you come out to small places like East Shalford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come 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.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in East Shalford?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In East Shalford, people book us for events such as:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Family Christmas get-togethers
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your Christmas party. It gets dark in East Shalford by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
East Shalford in December: what to know
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU4, we can bring the van to you. East Shalford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Tillingbourne Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well. A Christmas fair at Church of St Thomas is just the kind of event a chip van suits. East Shalford is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the GU4 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Shalford include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in East Shalford
- We cover East Shalford and the whole of Surrey
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in East Shalford
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. 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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in 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