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Christmas party fish and chips in Meadvale, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Meadvale and across Surrey.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
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Christmas party fish and chips in Meadvale, cooked to order
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. Whether it is warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and office Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
At a festive party in Meadvale, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planning a Christmas party in Meadvale
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. Christmas parties in Meadvale are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Meadvale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Meadvale is on or near the A2044, so we can reach it easily in winter. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Reigate School, suit a chip van. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meadvale; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in RH2 and RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A2044, Meadvale is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Dunottar School (within half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Meadvale hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Common questions in Meadvale
What’s the nearest station to Meadvale?
Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Where the van can park in Meadvale
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Meadvale
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas customer days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
If a church like Meadvale Hall is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies in advance
- Book as early as possible for December
- Flag any coeliac guests
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. December in Meadvale means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Towns and villages near Meadvale
What else we do in Meadvale
- 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