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Christmas party fish and chips in Laleham, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Laleham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Laleham?
Laleham: your questions answered
Is Laleham close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Christmas party fish and chips in Laleham, cooked to order
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We are often asked to cater christmas customer days and festive gatherings after Christmas, with cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
For a Christmas get-together near Laleham, a chip van on the drive is a treat. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Christmas parties in Laleham: local tips
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Laleham is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Laleham CofE VA Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Christmas parties anywhere in TW18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Laleham, we also cover Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Laleham include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Send round an allergy question
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or TW18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. 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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Laleham. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why Laleham hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Laleham; light the path to the van.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Laleham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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