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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Shipley Bridge events
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 Shipley Bridge.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas customer days
A chip van near Shipley Bridge
Christmas party fish and chips in Shipley Bridge, cooked to order
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. Whether it’s festive open days and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a Christmas party near Shipley Bridge, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shipley Bridge?
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 Shipley Bridge
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Shipley Bridge; park the van where there’s good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Shipley Bridge
It’s hot food on a cold day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shipley Bridge, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas family parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
A Christmas fair at Church of St Bartholomew is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
FAQs for Shipley Bridge
Is Shipley Bridge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Planning a Christmas party in Shipley Bridge
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Shipley Bridge, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shipley Bridge to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Forge Wood Primary School, suit a chip van.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Shipley Bridge include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shipley Bridge pub (less than half a mile east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Also near Shipley Bridge
Other occasions in Shipley Bridge
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 your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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