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Christmas party fish and chips in Shirley, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Shirley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
Planning an event in Shirley?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Shirley
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. For christmas socials for clubs and work Christmas parties, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For Christmas parties in Shirley, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. In London, access needs planning. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Shirley
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, Shirley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Shirley
More for events in Shirley
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Shirley?
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning a Christmas party in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Shirley is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Shirley to London (8 miles away).
With the A232 nearby, December journeys to Shirley are straightforward. If a church like St George The Martyr Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, SE25 and CR9, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A232, Shirley is easy for us to reach with the van. For Christmas parties just outside Shirley, we cover Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (within half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shirley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. It gets dark in Shirley by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Shirley
What’s the nearest station to Shirley?
Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Could you trade in Ashburton Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Keep the queue dry
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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