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Christmas party fish and chips in Fairlands, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Fairlands? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips in Fairlands
Christmas party fish and chips in Fairlands, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. Typical bookings include new Year parties and staff Christmas parties, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Fairlands, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Plan your Christmas party in Fairlands around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Fairlands. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Fairlands and the whole of Surrey
- No surprises in your quote
Also near Fairlands
What else we do in Fairlands
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Fairlands: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Fairlands?
The closest is Guildford station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Fairlands?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
When should we eat?
Food early on is normally wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Fairlands?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
If a church like St Alban's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
For a work party, food early in the evening typically works best.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Christmas catering near Fairlands
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU3 area, we can bring the van to you. Fairlands is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
A winter fair at a school like Worplesdon Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Guildford station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Fairlands, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the GU3 postcode area. From Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Schools near Fairlands include Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1 mile south-east) and Kings College Guildford (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hare and Hounds pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. 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.
- 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