Greater London · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Catford, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Catford.
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive family gatherings
A chip van near Catford
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Catford
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. Typical bookings include lights switch-on events and new Year parties, serving curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips.
For Christmas parties in Catford, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. In London, access needs planning, as December is busy on the roads. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Catford (SE6, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Catford
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Also in Catford
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, it’s dark in Catford by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep the queue dry
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Collect allergies in advance
- Confirm allergies by email
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Questions from Catford
Could you trade in Forster Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Catford?
Catford Bridge station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover 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.
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 will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can the van come to Catford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Catford is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Catford
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Catford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-year customer events
- Staff Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
A Christmas fair at Church of St Laurence and Community Centre is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Catford in December: what to know
Catford is about 5 miles east of Streatham, in Greater London. For Christmas parties in Catford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Catford. Catford is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Catford Bridge station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Here we cover the SE6 and BR1 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bargery Road, Penerley Road and Inchmery Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside Catford, we cover Bellingham (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile south-west), Ladywell (1 mile north), Hither Green (1 mile north-east) and Bell Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Catford include Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Conisborough College (0.5 miles south) and Trinity Church of England School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The London & Rye pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (2.5 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Catford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Catford
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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