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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Penton Hook
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Penton Hook? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- New Year parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Lights switch-on events
Book the van in Penton Hook
Questions from Penton Hook
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Penton Hook close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we eat?
Food early on is usually wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date.
Christmas party fish and chips in Penton Hook, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. For christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
Near Penton Hook, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Plan cover for the queue.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Christmas parties in Penton Hook: local tips
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. In and around Penton Hook, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Penton Hook is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Laleham CofE VA Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in KT16 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Penton Hook include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Penton Hook?
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- End-of-year customer events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- PTA Christmas events
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chertsey station, about 1.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
For event organisers in Penton Hook
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. An afternoon Christmas party in Penton Hook can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Penton Hook? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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