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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Farnham Royal events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Farnham Royal.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Farnham Royal
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Farnham Royal
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for staff Christmas parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
In winter near Farnham Royal, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Farnham Royal
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. It gets dark in Farnham Royal by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Farnham Royal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Farnham Royal hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Farnham Royal
Also in Farnham Royal
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Christmas parties in Farnham Royal: local tips
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Tell us where your Christmas party in Farnham Royal will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 31 towns and villages in Slough. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For colleagues travelling by train, Burnham station, about 1.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Slough takes in SL2. From Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Farnham Royal, we cover Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Farnham Royal include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Beechwood School (0.5 miles south) and Caldicott School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (under half a mile south)
Events we cater in Farnham Royal
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Farnham Royal, people book us for events such as:
- End-of-year club parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
A winter fair at a school like St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Farnham Royal
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Farnham Royal
Is Farnham Royal too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Farnham Royal?
Burnham station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
- 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