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Christmas party fish and chips in Shortlands, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Shortlands. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Lights switch-on events
Christmas party fish and chips for Shortlands events
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Shortlands and the whole of Greater London
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas party fish and chips in Shortlands, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. We are often asked to cater festive open days and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For Christmas parties in Shortlands, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. Plan parking and access early. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shortlands
More for events in Shortlands
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Shortlands; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
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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Events we cater in Shortlands
It feels festive without being formal.
Whatever the occasion in Shortlands, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
If people are coming by rail, Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Festive bookings around Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Shortlands is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shortlands is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Highfield Infants' School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mark's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We serve Christmas parties across the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area. Local streets include Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Shortlands we cover include Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Shortlands include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Keep the queue dry
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Shortlands: your questions answered
Can the van park in Church House Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Shortlands?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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 keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What the van needs
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 level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Shortlands is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Shortlands
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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