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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Old Dean events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Old Dean and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas fairs at schools
Book the van in Old Dean
Christmas party fish and chips in Old Dean, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We’re often asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and office Christmas parties, serving gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Around Old Dean, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Dean?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Old Dean. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Old Dean and across Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Festive bookings around Old Dean
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Old Dean, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Old Dean is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Old Dean to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Martin's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For colleagues travelling by train, Camberley station is about 1.5 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU15 and GU19, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Dean include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Schools near Old Dean include Pine Ridge Infant School (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, it is dark in Old Dean by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Old Dean: your questions answered
How far is Old Dean from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Poors Allotment?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Occasions we serve in Old Dean
It’s relaxed and fun.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Staff Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Collingwood College, suit a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Old Dean? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Other occasions in Old Dean
- 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