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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Paynes Green events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Paynes Green.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year customer events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Book the van in Paynes Green
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. An afternoon Christmas party in Paynes Green can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Paynes Green
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for family Christmas get-togethers and end-of-year club parties.
For a Christmas party near Paynes Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Nearby places to Paynes Green
Other occasions in Paynes Green
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Collect allergies in advance
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Paynes Green?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Paynes Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open days
- New Year parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
For colleagues travelling by train, Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Paynes Green
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a Christmas party in Paynes Green
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Paynes Green and nearby villages. Paynes Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Paynes Green to Guildford (12 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Paynes Green; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across the RH5 postcode area. For Christmas parties just outside Paynes Green, we cover Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Paynes Green questions
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 Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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