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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hatchford events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hatchford and the surrounding area.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Fresh fish and chips in Hatchford
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Hatchford
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. We are frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and festive open days, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In winter near Hatchford, we need firm ground and light. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Where the van can park in Hatchford
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Places near Hatchford
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FAQs for Hatchford
Can the van park in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Hatchford close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to Hatchford?
We do. Hatchford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Hatchford
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Hatchford in December: what to know
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Tell us where your Christmas party in Hatchford will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Hatchford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hatchford to Guildford (7 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hatchford, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in KT11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Hatchford includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (within half a mile south-west)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Hatchford 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.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Hatchford
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas family parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Effingham Junction station, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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