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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Foots Cray events
Christmas party fish and chips in Foots Cray: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year customer events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips in Foots Cray
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Foots Cray
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. For christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and festive family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Foots Cray, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Let us know about lighting and the way in. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. An afternoon Christmas party in Foots Cray can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Foots Cray in December: what to know
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Foots Cray, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Foots Cray to London (about 11 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall. Foots Cray is on or near the A223, so we can reach it easily in winter. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Foots Cray; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in DA14 and BR5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Foots Cray include the A223, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Other places close to Foots Cray we cover include Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near Foots Cray include Kemnal Technology College (less than half a mile south-west) and Walsingham School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in Foots Cray
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
As a London location, Foots Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Foots Cray
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Perfect for your Christmas party in Foots Cray
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Office Christmas parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sidcup station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Foots Cray
What about parking in Foots Cray?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to Foots Cray?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Foots Cray and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Towns and villages near Foots Cray
More for events in Foots Cray
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect allergies in advance
- Put allergy details in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
For event organisers in Foots Cray
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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