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Christmas party fish and chips in Ham, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips in Ham
Christmas parties in Ham: local tips
Ham is about 1 mile south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. For a Christmas party in Ham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Teddington station is about 1.2 miles away. Christmas fairs at a church such as Ham Christian Centre can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in TW10, KT2 and TW11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include New Road, Lock Road and Cave Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Ham is on the A307, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Ham we cover include Petersham (1 mile north), Eel Pie Island (1 mile north-west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile west), Teddington (1 mile south-west) and Richmond (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Coombe (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Ham includes Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Grey Court School (within half a mile north) and Teddington School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn Public House (under half a mile east)
Christmas party fish and chips in Ham, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. We’re often asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and christmas fairs at schools, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy.
For Christmas parties in Ham, 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. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Ham (TW10, KT2, TW11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Plan your Christmas party in Ham around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Ham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ham
What’s the nearest station to Ham?
The closest is Teddington station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Could you trade in Sudbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send round an allergy question
- Book as early as possible for December
Plan cover for the queue.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Towns and villages near Ham
Other occasions in Ham
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ham
It feels festive without being formal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Meadlands Primary School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Ham? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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