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Christmas party fish and chips in Long Ditton, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Long Ditton.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips for Long Ditton events
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book our van in Long Ditton
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Long Ditton
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Typical bookings include new Year parties and christmas socials for clubs, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For Christmas parties in Long Ditton, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. Plan parking and access early. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. December in Long Ditton means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Long Ditton
Which station is closest to Long Ditton?
Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park in Stokes Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening normally works best. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Christmas parties in Long Ditton: local tips
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Around Long Ditton, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Long Ditton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Long Ditton to London (12 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over KT6. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bentall Centre (1.9 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Shrewsbury House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Hinchley Wood School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Raintree pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.1 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Long Ditton
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Long Ditton
Other occasions in Long Ditton
Occasions we serve in Long Ditton
It is hot food on a cold day.
Whatever the occasion in Long Ditton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Christmas customer days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A winter fair at a school like Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Long Ditton 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.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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