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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in St Mary Cray
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in St Mary Cray? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- PTA Christmas events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
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About our Christmas party fish and chips in St Mary Cray
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. Typical bookings include christmas customer days and staff Christmas parties, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Around St Mary Cray, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. In London, access needs planning. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- St Mary Cray (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
St Mary Cray in December: what to know
St Mary Cray is about 11 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of St Mary Cray or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. St Mary Cray is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall. For colleagues travelling by train, St Mary Cray station serves St Mary Cray directly. St Mary Cray is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the BR5, BR6 and BR7 postcode area. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as New Road, Kent Road and Park Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. St Mary Cray sits on or near the A224, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Poverest (1 mile south-west), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north), Orpington (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south-east) and Kevington (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around St Mary Cray includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Walsingham School (0.9 miles north) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor Public House (within half a mile north-east)
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in St Mary Cray around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Occasions we serve in St Mary Cray
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St Mary Cray and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
With the A224 nearby, December journeys to St Mary Cray are straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Questions from St Mary Cray
Can the van park in Jubilee Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to St Mary Cray?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including St Mary Cray. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in St Mary Cray
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, St Mary Cray 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’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the van can park on site
- Book as early as possible for December
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send round an allergy question
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Towns and villages near St Mary Cray
More for events in St Mary Cray
- 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