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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Penny Pot events
Christmas party fish and chips in Penny Pot: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- End-of-year customer events
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Penny Pot
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Penny Pot
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, with service timed to each group. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and family Christmas get-togethers, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Penny Pot, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. December in Penny Pot means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Penny Pot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Christmas parties in Penny Pot: local tips
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Bookings in Penny Pot come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Penny Pot to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Lawrence is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If people are coming by rail, Brookwood station is about 2.7 miles away.
For Christmas parties in GU24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Penny Pot we cover include Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Penny Pot: your questions answered
Is Penny Pot close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Penny Pot?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Penny Pot
What else we do in Penny Pot
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Penny Pot
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Perfect for your Christmas party in Penny Pot
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Penny Pot? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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