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Christmas party fish and chips in Parkgate, Surrey
Christmas party fish and chips in Parkgate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Parkgate
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Parkgate
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for end-of-year club parties and depot Christmas treats.
For a Christmas party near Parkgate, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
What affects the price in Parkgate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Parkgate
Also in Parkgate
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Parkgate
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Christmas parties in Parkgate: local tips
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Parkgate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Parkgate is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Parkgate is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across RH5. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Parkgate we cover include Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
FAQs for Parkgate
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Parkgate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Parkgate?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
In Parkgate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas customer days
Train travellers will want to know that Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Parkgate; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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