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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Riddlesdown events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Riddlesdown and the surrounding area.
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- End-of-year club parties
Book the van in Riddlesdown
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Christmas party fish and chips in Riddlesdown, cooked to order
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We are frequently asked to cater christmas markets and fairs and school and PTA Christmas fairs, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For Christmas parties in Riddlesdown, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. Plan parking and access early. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas parties in Riddlesdown: local tips
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. In and around Riddlesdown, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Riddlesdown is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Riddlesdown to London (about 12 miles away).
A Christmas fair at St Edmund's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Riddlesdown is on or near the A22, so we can reach it easily in winter.
Anywhere in CR8 and CR2, we can bring the van to you. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Riddlesdown sits on or near the A22, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
What affects the price in Riddlesdown
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
As a London location, Riddlesdown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Riddlesdown questions
Which station is closest to Riddlesdown?
Riddlesdown station, in Riddlesdown itself.
What about parking in Riddlesdown?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Do you cover Riddlesdown?
We do. Riddlesdown is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Keep the queue dry
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
What happens on the day
You’ll 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. An afternoon Christmas party in Riddlesdown can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Riddlesdown?
It is hot food on a cold day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- New Year parties
- Christmas family parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Harris Primary Academy Kenley, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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