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Christmas party fish and chips in Horton, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Horton.
- Lights switch-on events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
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About our Christmas party fish and chips in Horton
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. For christmas socials for clubs and office Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In a small place like Horton, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
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.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. An afternoon Christmas party in Horton can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Horton
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Christmas catering near Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. For a Christmas party in Horton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Horton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Horton to London (13 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Horton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of KT19 and KT9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Horton includes Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Schools near Horton include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
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Horton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Horton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Horton Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
When should we eat?
Food early on is generally wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you come to Horton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Horton is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What affects the price in Horton
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or KT19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Horton?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year customer events
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Chessington South station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- 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