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Christmas party fish and chips in Gatton, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Gatton.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- End-of-year customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Gatton
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Gatton
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. Whether it’s christmas fairs at schools and christmas markets and fairs, we can cook pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
In winter near Gatton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Gatton
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Gatton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Gatton?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- PTA Christmas events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas socials for clubs
- End-of-year customer events
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Andrew's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Collect allergies in advance
Plan cover for the queue.
Festive lights by the van look great.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Gatton. It gets dark in Gatton by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
FAQs for Gatton
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Gatton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you serve in the cold?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Gatton in December: what to know
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Gatton, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Gatton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Gatton to London (17 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Merstham station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Lime Tree Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Gatton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH2 and RH1 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Gatton include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
Towns and villages near Gatton
What else we do in Gatton
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Gatton hosts choose us
- We cover Gatton and the whole of Surrey
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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