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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Crayford events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Crayford? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Book the van in Crayford
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Crayford
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We’re often asked to cater festive open days and PTA Christmas events, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
At a festive party in Crayford, the van on the drive goes down well. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Crayford
How far is Crayford from London?
Roughly 12 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Crayford?
Crayford has its own station: Crayford station.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening generally works best. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you cover Crayford?
Yes, we do. Crayford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In December, it is dark in Crayford by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. 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.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Crayford, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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For event organisers in Crayford
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Crayford
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Crayford in December: what to know
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Christmas parties in Crayford are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Crayford to London (about 12 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Wentworth Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Crayford station is in Crayford itself.
Here we cover the DA1, DA5 and DA7 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Crayford we cover include Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crayford?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Crayford hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Crayford
- A quote that spells everything out
Also near Crayford
What else we do in Crayford
Occasions we serve in Crayford
It’s hot food on a cold day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Paulinus draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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