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Christmas party fish and chips in Wyke, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Wyke.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year customer events
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Wyke events
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Wyke
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. Whether it’s christmas markets and fairs and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Wyke, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Common questions in Wyke
Do you come out to small places like Wyke?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Wyke from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you come to Wyke?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wyke and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Wyke and across Surrey
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Wyke
What else we do in Wyke
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. It gets dark in Wyke by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Wyke?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
In Wyke and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas markets and fairs
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wyke Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Wyke in December: what to know
Wyke is about 3 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. For Christmas parties in Wyke, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Wyke. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If a church like Church of St Peter is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Ash station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of GU12 and GU3. Streets in the area include Guildford Road, Wyke Lane and Wyke Avenue, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Normandy (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south-east), Christmas Pie (2 miles south-east), Willey Green (2 miles east) and Wanborough (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Ash Museum (0.8 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Wyke include Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Ash Manor School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Dover Arms (0.5 miles west)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (2.6 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wyke? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- December Fridays go first: book early
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
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