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Christmas party fish and chips in Peasmarsh, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Peasmarsh.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas family parties
- Depot Christmas treats
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Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Christmas party fish and chips in Peasmarsh, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We’re often asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and festive open days, with curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Peasmarsh, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
FAQs for Peasmarsh
Is Peasmarsh close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Collect allergies in advance
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
Send people out in groups.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Peasmarsh
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Places near Peasmarsh
Other occasions in Peasmarsh
Occasions we serve in Peasmarsh
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Peasmarsh book the van for events such as:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If people are coming by rail, Shalford station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
Planning a Christmas party in Peasmarsh
Peasmarsh is about 3 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Peasmarsh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
A Christmas fair at St Michael is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Broadwater School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Peasmarsh; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU3, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on James Road, Oakdene Road and Unstead Wood or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Broadford (1 mile north-east), Artington (1 mile north), Shalford (1 mile north-east), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (3 miles north), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Police Museum (1 mile north) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find St Catherine's Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Peasmarsh include Shalford Infant School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (0.8 miles north-east)
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Peasmarsh in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Peasmarsh and across Surrey
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- 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