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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Shottermill events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Shottermill.
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
Fresh fish and chips in Shottermill
Christmas party fish and chips in Shottermill, fried fresh
The van parks outside and serves hot food. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for PTA Christmas events and work Christmas parties.
At a festive party in Shottermill, a chip van on the drive is a treat. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shottermill
How far is Shottermill from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shottermill?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Also near Shottermill
Other occasions in Shottermill
Festive bookings around Shottermill
Shottermill is about 1 mile west of Haslemere, in Surrey. Christmas parties in Shottermill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shottermill to Guildford (13 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. The A287 make Shottermill easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Shottermill, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across GU27 and GU26. Whether your Christmas party is on Fox Road, New Road and Lion Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Shottermill on the A287, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hammer (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Haslemere (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north-west) and Hammer Bottom (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (1.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles north-west) and Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Staff Of Life Public House (within half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Shottermill; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Shottermill
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shottermill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What affects the price in Shottermill
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Shottermill?
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Camelsdale Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Shottermill
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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