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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for St John's events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in St John's. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips in St John's
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in St John's
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. We are often asked to cater depot Christmas treats and christmas fairs at schools, with gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In St John's, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, 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.
Where the van can park in St John's
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in St John's
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in St John's
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. Bookings in St John's come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
St John's is on or near the A324, so we can reach it easily in winter. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Woking station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU21 and GU22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. St John's is on the A324, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
Places near St John's
More for events in St John's
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the van can park on site
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in St John's?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year customer events
- End-of-year club parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Work Christmas parties
If a church like St John's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. It gets dark in St John's by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in St John's? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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 is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in St John's
Can the van park in Brookwood Lye?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is St John's from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
- 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