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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Locksbottom
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Locksbottom.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
Christmas party fish and chips for Locksbottom events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Locksbottom
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Typical bookings include festive open days and club and society Christmas socials, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Around Locksbottom, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. Plan parking and access early, as December is busy on the roads. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Locksbottom (BR6, BR2, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check the van can park on site
Plan cover for the queue.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Events we cater in Locksbottom
It’s hot food on a cold day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Locksbottom and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Paul can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. It gets dark in Locksbottom by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Locksbottom
What about parking in Locksbottom?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book our van in Locksbottom
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Locksbottom in December: what to know
Locksbottom is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Bookings in Locksbottom come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Orpington station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Locksbottom, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across the BR6, BR2 and BR5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Mada Road, Winton Road and Park Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Crofton (1 mile east), Farnborough (1 mile south-east), Petts Wood (1 mile north-east), Bromley Common (1 mile north-west) and Keston (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall (2.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal University Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Locksbottom include Summer Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Darrick Wood School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.8 miles north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Locksbottom is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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