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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for East Sheen events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in East Sheen.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas customer days
- Festive family gatherings
A chip van near East Sheen
Christmas party fish and chips in East Sheen, fried fresh
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Typical bookings include depot Christmas treats and family Christmas get-togethers, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Around East Sheen, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. Plan parking and access early. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in East Sheen
Is parking a problem for the van in East Sheen?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Palewell Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
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Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Plan your Christmas party in East Sheen around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
East Sheen in December: what to know
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Christmas parties in East Sheen are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from East Sheen to London (about 8 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Thomson House School, suit a chip van. For colleagues travelling by train, East Sheen has its own station, Mortlake station.
For Christmas parties in SW14, SW13 and SW15, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your Christmas party is on Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Richmond Park Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.9 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why East Sheen hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, East Sheen is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in East Sheen
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Plan cover for the queue.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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