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Christmas party fish and chips in Pains-Hill, Surrey
Christmas party fish and chips in Pains-Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- End-of-year customer events
Christmas party fish and chips in Pains-Hill
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Pains-Hill
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We are often asked to cater christmas lunches for shift teams and christmas customer days, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a Christmas party near Pains-Hill, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Pains-Hill
Is Pains-Hill close to London?
About 18 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Pains-Hill?
Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Pains-Hill?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In December, it’s dark in Pains-Hill by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Pains-Hill
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
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What else we do in Pains-Hill
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Keep the queue dry
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Festive bookings around Pains-Hill
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Pains-Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Pains-Hill. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Limpsfield CofE Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Hurst Green station is about 0.9 miles away.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RH8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Pastens Road and Pains Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Pains-Hill include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Occasions we serve in Pains-Hill
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Whatever the occasion in Pains-Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Club and society Christmas socials
A Christmas fair at St Andrew's is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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