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Christmas party fish and chips in Wood Street Village, Surrey
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Wood Street Village. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips for Wood Street Village events
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Wood Street Village
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. For lights switch-on events and christmas fairs at schools, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Wood Street Village, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In December, it’s dark in Wood Street Village 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Also in Wood Street Village
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Working with your venue
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wood Street Village? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Christmas catering near Wood Street Village
Wood Street Village is about 2 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Wood Street Village and the surrounding area. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
A Christmas fair at St Alban's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Wanborough station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wood Street Village; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3. Streets in the area include Pound Hill, Baird Drive and The Oval, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Fairlands (1 mile north-east), Willey Green (1 mile north-west), Onslow Village (2 miles south-east), Normandy (2 miles west) and Flexford (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (5 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles east) and Guildford Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Littlefield Common and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Wood Street Village include Kings College Guildford (1 mile east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile east)
Questions from Wood Street Village
What’s the nearest station to Wood Street Village?
The closest is Wanborough station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you come 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 happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Wood Street Village?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wood Street Village and Surrey:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- Office Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wood Street Infant School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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