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Christmas party fish and chips in Farley Green, Surrey
Christmas party fish and chips in Farley Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas fairs at schools
Fresh fish and chips in Farley Green
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. An afternoon Christmas party in Farley Green can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Farley Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas party fish and chips in Farley Green, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. For christmas customer days and family Christmas get-togethers, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
For a Christmas party near Farley Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Farley Green
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Farley Green and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Festive bookings around Farley Green
Farley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Farley Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Farley Green. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Chilworth station is about 2.3 miles away. Farley Green is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU5, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Ride Lane, Shophouse Lane and August Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Peaslake (2 miles east), Holmbury St Mary (3 miles east), Pitland Street (3 miles east), Ewhurst (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (3.3 miles east) and Shere Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (0.9 miles north)
Farley Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Farley Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Farley Green?
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive family gatherings
- Club and society Christmas socials
If a church like St Michael is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan cover for the queue
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Also near Farley Green
What else we do in Farley Green
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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