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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in South Park
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 South Park.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Office Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
Planning an event in South Park?
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- December Fridays go first: book early
For a work party, food early in the evening typically works best.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in South Park
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. We serve cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for festive open days and lights switch-on events.
In South Park, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
South Park questions
What’s the nearest station to South Park?
The closest is Reigate station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Could you trade in Castle Grounds?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you come to South Park?
Yes, we do. South Park is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to South Park
Also in South Park
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. In December, it’s dark in South Park by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in South Park
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Occasions we serve in South Park
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Whatever the occasion in South Park, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Reigate station is about 1.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Christmas parties in South Park: local tips
South Park is about 1 mile south of Reigate, in Surrey. In and around South Park, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. South Park is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Sandcross Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If a church like St Luke's is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. South Park is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Smith Road, North Road and Apley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to South Park we cover include Reigate (1 mile north), Sidlow (1 mile south), Irons Bottom (2 miles south), Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (5 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (2 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (0.7 miles north). Open spaces near South Park include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Reigate School (0.7 miles east) and Reigate Grammar School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (0.8 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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