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Christmas party fish and chips in Irons Bottom, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Irons Bottom.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Irons Bottom?
Christmas party fish and chips in Irons Bottom, fried fresh
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We are often asked to cater staff Christmas parties and christmas customer days, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In winter near Irons Bottom, we need firm ground and light. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Irons Bottom
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Christmas parties in Irons Bottom: local tips
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Irons Bottom, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Irons Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Burys Court School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Emmanuel Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Irons Bottom, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In December, it’s dark in Irons Bottom by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Irons Bottom, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How long we serve
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Irons Bottom
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Christmas customer days
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Check the van can park on site
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan cover for the queue
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
FAQs for Irons Bottom
Which station is closest to Irons Bottom?
Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
Is Irons Bottom close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Irons Bottom.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
- 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