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Christmas party fish and chips in Ripley, Surrey
Christmas party fish and chips in Ripley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- New Year parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas markets and fairs
Planning an event in Ripley?
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Ripley
The van parks outside and serves hot food. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas family parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
In winter near Ripley, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Festive bookings around Ripley
Ripley is about 4 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your Christmas party in Ripley will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey.
Train travellers will want to know that Clandon station is about 2.5 miles away. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary Magdalen is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ripley, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU23 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, Dorton Way and Wentworth Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the B2215 close by, Ripley is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Ripley, we also cover Ockham (2 miles east), West Horsley (3 miles south-east), East Clandon (3 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles south-east) and Effingham (5 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (3 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Anchor Public House (within half a mile east)
Questions from Ripley
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Ripley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you come to Ripley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ripley. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Book as early as possible for December
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. December in Ripley means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Ripley
What else we do in Ripley
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ripley
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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