Surrey · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Merrow, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Merrow and across Surrey.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Christmas party fish and chips in Merrow
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Christmas party fish and chips in Merrow, fried fresh
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Typical bookings include PTA Christmas events and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In Merrow, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Merrow?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Merrow. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Merrow hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Merrow?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
In Merrow and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive open days
A Christmas fair at Church of St John the Evangelist is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Merrow, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Collect allergies in advance
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Nearby places to Merrow
Also in Merrow
Christmas parties in Merrow: local tips
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings in Merrow come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bushy Hill Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, Clandon station is about 1.6 miles away. Merrow is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in GU1 and GU4, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Merrow
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Merrow, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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