Surrey · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for West Byfleet events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to West Byfleet and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year club parties
Fresh fish and chips in West Byfleet
Christmas party fish and chips in West Byfleet, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we are often booked for office Christmas parties and christmas socials for clubs.
Around West Byfleet, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Common questions in West Byfleet
Is West Byfleet close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to West Byfleet?
West Byfleet station, in West Byfleet itself.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, it is dark in West Byfleet by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in West Byfleet
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in West Byfleet book the van for events such as:
- End-of-year customer events
- Work Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
A Christmas fair at Church of St John the Baptist is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Check the van can park on site
- Confirm allergies by email
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Also near West Byfleet
Other occasions in West Byfleet
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
West Byfleet in December: what to know
West Byfleet is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in West Byfleet, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Marist Catholic Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, there’s a station right in West Byfleet: West Byfleet station.
For Christmas parties in KT14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Station Road, Station Approach and The Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside West Byfleet, we cover Woodham (1 mile north-west), Pyrford (1 mile south-west), Sheerwater (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles south) and Row Town (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Hockey Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around West Byfleet includes St Ann's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Fullbrook School (within half a mile north) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (within half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Byfleet? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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