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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Ockford Ridge events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ockford Ridge? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lights switch-on events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips for Ockford Ridge events
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Ockford Ridge
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. We’re often asked to cater depot Christmas treats and family Christmas get-togethers, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy.
For a Christmas party near Ockford Ridge, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies in advance
Afterwards, we pack up.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Ockford Ridge hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Ockford Ridge: local tips
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ockford Ridge and the surrounding area. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Ockford Ridge to Guildford (7 miles away).
A Christmas fair at St John the Evangelist's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Train travellers will want to know that Ockford Ridge has its own station, Milford (Surrey) station. Ockford Ridge 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.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over GU8. Streets in the area include Rake Lane and Station Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ockford Ridge include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Also in Ockford Ridge
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Ockford Ridge?
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ockford Ridge book the van for events such as:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Rodborough, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ockford Ridge
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Rodborough Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Ockford Ridge in late December is 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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