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Christmas party fish and chips in Farnham, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Farnham and across Surrey.
- PTA Christmas events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips for Farnham events
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Farnham
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. Typical bookings include PTA Christmas events and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Christmas parties in Farnham are often at workplaces and clubs. A chip van needs a level, lit spot nearby. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Nearby places to Farnham
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Planning a Christmas party in Farnham
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. We cover Farnham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Farnham is on or near the A31 and A287, so we can reach it easily in winter. For colleagues travelling by train, Farnham station is in Farnham itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farnham, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in GU9 and GU10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Farnham sits on or near the A31 and A287, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Farnham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (within half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Farnham include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include William Cobbett Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Farnham in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. There is 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Farnham
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send round an allergy question
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
When service is finished, we pack up.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Farnham
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 will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Moor Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Farnham?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
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, especially for a Friday.
Events we cater in Farnham
It is hot food on a cold day, served fast.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Farnham College, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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