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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Staines-upon-Thames
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 Staines-upon-Thames.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- Christmas socials for clubs
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Christmas catering near Staines-upon-Thames
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Staines-upon-Thames or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Staines-upon-Thames to Guildford (13 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Staines-upon-Thames has its own station, Staines station. A winter fair at a school like Riverbridge Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TW18, TW20 and TW19, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, Goring's Square and London Road, wherever the van can park. Staines-upon-Thames is on the A308 and A320, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Staines-upon-Thames, we also cover Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Staines-upon-Thames includes Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include The Magna Carta School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (less than half a mile north)
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Staines-upon-Thames
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. For christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy and more.
In Staines-upon-Thames, a chip van is a welcome change at Christmas. Plan lighting and a short walk to the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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Where the van can park in Staines-upon-Thames
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Staines-upon-Thames
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Staines-upon-Thames
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. It gets dark in Staines-upon-Thames by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Staines-upon-Thames
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Is Staines-upon-Thames close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Staines-upon-Thames?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Staines-upon-Thames and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Events we cater in Staines-upon-Thames
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Staines-upon-Thames, people book us for occasions like:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Send round an allergy question
- Put allergy details in writing
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
- 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