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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Tilford Reeds
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Tilford Reeds and the surrounding area.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips in Tilford Reeds
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Tilford Reeds
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. Typical bookings include depot Christmas treats and lights switch-on events, with haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Tilford Reeds, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Tilford Reeds: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Tilford Reeds?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Tilford Reeds?
We do. Tilford Reeds is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send round an allergy question
- Keep the queue dry
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Send people out in groups.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
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Other occasions in Tilford Reeds
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Tilford Reeds; park the van where there’s good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Festive bookings around Tilford Reeds
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Tilford Reeds, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Tilford Reeds to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, suit a chip van. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tilford Reeds, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in GU10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Tilford Reeds we cover include Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Tilford Reeds
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- 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