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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Erith
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Erith.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
Fresh fish and chips in Erith
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Erith
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
For Christmas parties in Erith, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. In London, access needs planning. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Collect allergies in advance
- Book as early as possible for December
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Erith 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.
On the menu in Erith
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Also near Erith
What else we do in Erith
Planning a Christmas party in Erith
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. For a Christmas party in Erith, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Erith is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Erith to London (11 miles away).
If a church like Christ Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School, suit a chip van.
Wherever your Christmas party is in DA8, DA17 and DA7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Erith we cover include Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Erith include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Erith School (under half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles east)
- Local facilities include Colyers (0.6 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Erith
It feels festive without being formal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Erith book the van for occasions like:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Train travellers will want to know that there’s a station right in Erith: Erith station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
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 will work through them with you.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. December in Erith means early darkness: sunset is about 3:50pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or DA8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van gives a choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
Questions from Erith
What’s the nearest station to Erith?
Erith has its own station: Erith station.
Is parking a problem for the van in Erith?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening typically works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
- 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