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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Addiscombe
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Addiscombe and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Festive family gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
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Christmas party fish and chips in Addiscombe, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater festive open days and festive family gatherings.
In Addiscombe, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Let us know about lighting and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, it is dark in Addiscombe by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Greater London, including Addiscombe
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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What else we do in Addiscombe
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Addiscombe?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Addiscombe:
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Norwood Junction station, about 1.2 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
For event organisers in Addiscombe
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Christmas parties in Addiscombe: local tips
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Bookings in Addiscombe come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Addiscombe is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Addiscombe to London (about 8 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Oasis Academy Shirley Park gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Addiscombe is on or near the A232, so we can reach it easily in winter.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the CR0, SE25 and CR9 postcode area. From Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Addiscombe on the A232, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For Christmas parties just outside Addiscombe, we cover Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are County Borough of Croydon (1.5 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Addiscombe includes Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include The Woodside Academy (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile east)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Addiscombe is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check the van can park on site
- Choose a lit spot for the van
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Addiscombe: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Addiscombe?
The closest is Norwood Junction station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can the van park in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
- 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