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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Shillinglee
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 Shillinglee.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- PTA Christmas events
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Shillinglee events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Shillinglee
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and christmas fairs at schools.
In a small place like Shillinglee, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. An afternoon Christmas party in Shillinglee can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm; light the path to 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Shillinglee
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shillinglee and the surrounding area. Shillinglee is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Shillinglee is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Shillinglee we cover include Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Shillinglee include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Towns and villages near Shillinglee
Also in Shillinglee
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Shillinglee?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- End-of-year customer events
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
Shillinglee: your questions answered
Is Shillinglee 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.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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 Shillinglee
- We cover Shillinglee and the whole of Surrey
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
What affects the price in Shillinglee
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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