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Christmas party fish and chips in Thorpe Green, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Thorpe Green and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
- End-of-year customer events
Christmas party fish and chips in Thorpe Green
Christmas party fish and chips in Thorpe Green, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. We are often asked to cater work Christmas parties and end-of-year customer events, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
In a small place like Thorpe Green, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Thorpe Green
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Thorpe Green
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:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning a Christmas party in Thorpe Green
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. People in Thorpe Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Thorpe Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Thorpe Green to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Here we cover the GU25 and TW20 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Green Road and Sandhills Lane, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Thorpe Green
Can the van park in Riverside Walk?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Thorpe Green?
Virginia Water station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Thorpe Green?
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Thorpe Green, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Christmas family parties
Train travellers will want to know that Virginia Water station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Thorpe Green; park the van where there is good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Also near Thorpe Green
What else we do in Thorpe Green
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Thorpe Green? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check the van can park on site
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Collect allergies in advance
- Choose a lit spot for the van
When service is finished, we pack up.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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