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Christmas party fish and chips in Nutfield, Surrey
Christmas party fish and chips in Nutfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Nutfield
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Nutfield
The van parks outside and serves hot food, without anyone leaving site. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-year club parties and end-of-year customer events.
For a Christmas party near Nutfield, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Christmas catering near Nutfield
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Nutfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Nutfield. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
The A25 make Nutfield easy to reach on a dark winter evening. A winter fair at a school like Nutfield Church CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Nutfield is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH1, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Nutfield include the A25, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. For Christmas parties just outside Nutfield, we cover South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Nutfield include Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Nutfield include The Carrington School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Nutfield
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Nutfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Nutfield
What else we do in Nutfield
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check the van can park on site
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. It gets dark in Nutfield by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- The day of the week
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Nutfield? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
Questions from Nutfield
Which station is closest to Nutfield?
The closest is Nutfield station, roughly 0.9 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.
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.
Can the van come to Nutfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Nutfield is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Nutfield?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Nutfield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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