Surrey · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Godstone
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Godstone and the surrounding area.
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Depot Christmas treats
Book the van in Godstone
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Godstone
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Whether it is lights switch-on events and christmas fairs at schools, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and gravy.
For a Christmas party near Godstone, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Godstone; light the path to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Godstone
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Godstone book the van for occasions like:
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- New Year parties
- Christmas family parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
Godstone questions
Is Godstone 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.
Could you trade in Bay Pond?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come to Godstone?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Godstone. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- December Fridays go first: book early
Send people out in groups.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Towns and villages near Godstone
More for events in Godstone
Christmas catering near Godstone
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Around Godstone, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Godstone Village School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Godstone station, about 2.2 miles south.
For Christmas parties in RH9, we just need to know where the van can park. From High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Hare And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book our van in Godstone
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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