Surrey · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Lightwater
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Lightwater.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Book the van in Lightwater
Occasions we serve in Lightwater
It is hot food on a cold day, served fast.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Lightwater and Surrey:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Family Christmas get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hammond School, suit a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Lightwater
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. We are often asked to cater christmas socials for clubs and depot Christmas treats, with pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
At a festive party in Lightwater, a chip van on the drive is a treat. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Lightwater
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Lightwater and the whole of Surrey
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
Christmas catering near Lightwater
Lightwater is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. We cover Lightwater as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
A Christmas fair at All Saints is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If people are coming by rail, Bagshot station is about 1.3 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in GU18 and GU19, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Ambleside Road, Ridgeway Close and Shrublands Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Donkey Town (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west), Windlesham (1 mile north-east), Lucas Green (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Lightwater includes Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Lightwater include Gordon's School (1.2 miles east)
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Lightwater in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Places near Lightwater
More for events in Lightwater
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Lightwater, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Keep the queue dry
- Check the van can park on site
- December Fridays go first: book early
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Lightwater questions
How far is Lightwater from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Lightwater?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
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.
- 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