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Christmas party fish and chips in Tilford, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Tilford and the surrounding area.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas markets and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Tilford
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Christmas party fish and chips in Tilford, fried fresh
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. We’re often asked to cater new Year parties and end-of-year customer events, serving pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Near Tilford, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Nearby places to Tilford
What else we do in Tilford
Questions from Tilford
Is Tilford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Tilford
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning a Christmas party in Tilford
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Around Tilford, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Tilford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Tilford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the GU10 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Tilford includes Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
- Local schools include South Farnham School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Tilford
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Tilford, people book us for events such as:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Tilford; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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