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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Gomshall
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Gomshall and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
Planning an event in Gomshall?
Events we cater in Gomshall
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Gomshall and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Club and society Christmas socials
For colleagues travelling by train, Gomshall has its own station, Gomshall station.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Christmas party fish and chips in Gomshall, fried fresh
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Whether it is christmas fairs at schools and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
In winter near Gomshall, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning a Christmas party in Gomshall
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Christmas parties in Gomshall are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Gomshall is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Shere CofE Aided Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If a church like The Church of St James is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Gomshall; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Station Road, High View and Queen Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Gomshall includes Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby, you will find Black Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Send people out in groups.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gomshall? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Towns and villages near Gomshall
More for events in Gomshall
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gomshall?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great 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 with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Gomshall and the whole of Surrey
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Gomshall 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Gomshall questions
Is Gomshall close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Gomshall?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it is raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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