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Christmas party fish and chips in Smallfield, Surrey
Christmas party fish and chips in Smallfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A chip van near Smallfield
Christmas party fish and chips in Smallfield, fried fresh
The van parks outside and serves hot food, without anyone leaving site. For club and society Christmas socials and christmas lunches for shift teams, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
At a festive party in Smallfield, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Send people out in groups.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Questions from Smallfield
Which station is closest to Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Smallfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
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.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Plan your Christmas party in Smallfield around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Nearby places to Smallfield
Other occasions in Smallfield
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning a Christmas party in Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. For a Christmas party in Smallfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Smallfield. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Horley station, about 2 miles west, is the nearest station.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Smallfield includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Smallfield include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Plough and Furrow pub (under half a mile east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Smallfield
It feels festive without being formal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Smallfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Burstow Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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