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Christmas party fish and chips in Merle Common, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Merle Common. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive family gatherings
- Lights switch-on events
- Depot Christmas treats
Christmas party fish and chips in Merle Common
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- December Fridays go first: book early
Plan cover for the queue.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Merle Common
The van parks outside and serves hot food, without anyone leaving site. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and christmas markets and fairs.
In winter near Merle Common, we need firm ground and light. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Merle Common?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Club and society Christmas socials
A winter fair at a school like Holland Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Merle Common
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
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What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Merle Common. In December, it is dark in Merle Common by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. 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.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
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 a Christmas party in Merle Common
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Merle Common, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Merle Common. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Hurst Green station is about 1.4 miles away.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RH8. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Merle Common
How far is Merle Common from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Merle Common?
The closest is Hurst Green station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When should we book for December?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Working with your venue
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.
Venues frequently 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 confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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