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Christmas party fish and chips in Godalming, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Godalming and the surrounding area.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Lights switch-on events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Godalming
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Godalming
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. For end-of-year club parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Around Godalming, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Nearby places to Godalming
Also in Godalming
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Godalming in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Godalming
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Godalming
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Around Godalming, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Godalming is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
With the A3100 and B2130 nearby, December journeys to Godalming are straightforward. For anyone getting the train home after the party, there is a station right in Godalming: Godalming station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Godalming, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU7 and GU8, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Godalming sits on or near the A3100 and B2130, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. If your venue is just outside Godalming, we also cover Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Godalming include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Godalming include St Hilary's School (under half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Richmond Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Godalming
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Godalming:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year customer events
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Moss Lane School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
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. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Godalming
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Godalming: your questions answered
Could you trade in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Do you come 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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Plan cover for the queue.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
- 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