Surrey · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Shortfield Common, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Shortfield Common. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
Book the van in Shortfield Common
Christmas party fish and chips in Shortfield Common, fried fresh
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. We serve mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for festive family gatherings and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
Near Shortfield Common, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Events we cater in Shortfield Common
It feels festive without being formal.
These are some of the bookings we take in Shortfield Common and Surrey:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Edgeborough School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shortfield Common
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Shortfield Common and the whole of Surrey
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shortfield Common
What’s the nearest station to Shortfield Common?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Could you trade in Underdown nature reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Festive bookings around Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Shortfield Common, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Shortfield Common. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Shortfield Common to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shortfield Common; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Shortfield Common includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Shortfield Common include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. December in Shortfield Common means early darkness: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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More for events in Shortfield Common
- 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