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Christmas party fish and chips in Custom House, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Custom House.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
A chip van near Custom House
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Custom House
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For Christmas parties in Custom House, 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 plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Common questions in Custom House
What about parking in Custom House?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Which station is closest to Custom House?
Custom House has its own station: Custom House station.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Book as early as possible for December
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Places near Custom House
What else we do in Custom House
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Custom House is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Custom House
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever the occasion in Custom House, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
With the A1020 nearby, December journeys to Custom House are straightforward.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Custom House in December: what to know
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Around Custom House, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Joachim's Catholic Primary School, suit a chip van. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Matthew's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of E16 and E13 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Custom House on the A1020, which makes the journey straightforward. For Christmas parties just outside Custom House, we cover West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Custom House include Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Connaught Tavern (less than half a mile east)
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Custom House; park the van where there is good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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 cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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- 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