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Christmas party fish and chips in Leatherhead, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Leatherhead and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
- PTA Christmas events
Fresh fish and chips in Leatherhead
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Leatherhead
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We are often asked to cater work Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Christmas parties in Leatherhead are frequently at workplaces and clubs. A chip van needs a level, lit spot nearby. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Christmas catering near Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover Leatherhead as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Leatherhead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Leatherhead to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of Our Lady and St Peter can book the van as a hot-food stall. With the A24 and A245 nearby, December journeys to Leatherhead are straightforward. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Leatherhead, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across KT22 and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A24 and A245 close by, Leatherhead is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Leatherhead we cover include Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Leatherhead include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Leatherhead include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Access and parking
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Leatherhead
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas markets and fairs
A winter fair at a school like Leatherhead Trinity School and Children's Centre gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Leatherhead
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Leatherhead?
Leatherhead has its own station: Leatherhead station.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you cover Leatherhead?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Leatherhead and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Leatherhead, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Leatherhead
Organising a club, school or community event in Leatherhead? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
- 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