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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Mortlake
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Mortlake and the surrounding area.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in Mortlake?
Christmas party fish and chips in Mortlake, fried fresh
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We’re often asked to cater office Christmas parties and christmas markets and fairs, with curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips.
For Christmas parties in Mortlake, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. In London, access needs planning. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, it is dark in Mortlake by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Events we cater in Mortlake
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mortlake and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year club parties
The A3003 make Mortlake easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. 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.
Why book our van in Mortlake
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Mortlake and across Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Festive bookings around Mortlake
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Wherever your Christmas party is in the SW14 area, we can bring the van to you. Mortlake is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Thomson House School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like All Saints' Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Christmas parties anywhere in SW14, SW13 and SW15 start with a parking spot for the van. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Mortlake is on the A3003, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Mortlake we cover include East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barnes Hospital (under half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Mortlake include Richmond Park Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan cover for the queue
Send people out in groups in the cold.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Also near Mortlake
What else we do in Mortlake
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Mortlake 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.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Common questions in Mortlake
Which station is closest to Mortlake?
Mortlake station, in Mortlake itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Mortlake?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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