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Christmas party fish and chips in Horsell, Surrey
Christmas party fish and chips in Horsell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Book the van in Horsell
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Horsell
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater lights switch-on events and new Year parties.
For a Christmas get-together near Horsell, the van on the drive goes down well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your Christmas party in Horsell
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
In Horsell and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Woking High School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Horsell in December: what to know
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your Christmas party in Horsell will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Horsell is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Horsell to Guildford (6 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Horsell is on or near the A3046, so we can reach it easily in winter.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of GU21 and GU22 and the streets around it. From Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Horsell is on the A3046, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Within reach you’ll find Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Horsell questions
How far is Horsell from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Horsell?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Agree the spot with the venue
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan cover for the queue
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Plan your Christmas party in Horsell around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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