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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Nalderswood events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Nalderswood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- End-of-year club parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Nalderswood
Perfect for your Christmas party in Nalderswood
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Nalderswood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 3.4 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
Christmas party fish and chips in Nalderswood, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for end-of-year club parties and end-of-year customer events.
Near Nalderswood, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Nalderswood around the dark: 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Christmas catering near Nalderswood
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Tell us where your Christmas party in Nalderswood will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Bartholomew is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Burys Court School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Nalderswood is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Nalderswood we cover include Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Nalderswood questions
What’s the nearest station to Nalderswood?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
- 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