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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Holmbury St Mary events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Holmbury St Mary and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
A chip van near Holmbury St Mary
Christmas party fish and chips in Holmbury St Mary, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. Typical bookings include christmas socials for clubs and festive gatherings after Christmas, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Near Holmbury St Mary, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Holmbury St Mary?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Holmbury St Mary: your questions answered
Could you trade in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Holmbury St Mary
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Depot Christmas treats
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary The Virgins Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Holmbury St Mary in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Check the van can park on site
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan lighting near the hatch
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Places near Holmbury St Mary
Other occasions in Holmbury St Mary
Where the van can park in Holmbury St Mary
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Christmas parties in Holmbury St Mary: local tips
Holmbury St Mary is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Holmbury St Mary to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Belmont Prep School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Train travellers will want to know that Gomshall station is about 2.1 miles away. Holmbury St Mary is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RH5. From Horsham Road and Felday Glade or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Holmbury St Mary we cover include Pitland Street (1 mile south), Peaslake (1 mile west), Farley Green (3 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Abinger Castle (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Peaslake Free School (1.1 miles west) and Hurtwood House (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Volunteer pub (0.6 miles north)
- 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