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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in St Paul's Cray
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in St Paul's Cray.
- End-of-year club parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips for St Paul's Cray events
Christmas party fish and chips in St Paul's Cray, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Whether it’s christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and christmas socials for clubs, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Around St Paul's Cray, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. Plan parking and access early, as December is busy on the roads. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- St Paul's Cray (BR5, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- 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 is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
St Paul's Cray: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in St Paul's Cray?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Which station is closest to St Paul's Cray?
St Mary Cray station, in St Paul's Cray itself.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
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The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Plan your Christmas party in St Paul's Cray around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect allergies in advance
- December Fridays go first: book early
Plan cover for the queue.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where the van can park in St Paul's Cray
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, St Paul's Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in St Paul's Cray
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
St Paul's Cray in December: what to know
St Paul's Cray is about 1 mile north of Orpington, in Greater London. St Paul's Cray is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, St Mary Cray station is in St Paul's Cray itself. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Leesons Primary School, suit a chip van. St Paul's Cray is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in BR5 and BR7, we can bring the van to you. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Main Road, Murray Road and Rushet Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside St Paul's Cray, we cover St Mary Cray (1 mile south), Poverest (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south), Orpington (1 mile south) and Kevington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near St Paul's Cray include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near St Paul's Cray include Walsingham School (under half a mile north) and Kemnal Technology College (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Blue Anchor Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in St Paul's Cray? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Events in St Paul's Cray and across Greater London
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in St Paul's Cray
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In St Paul's Cray, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas customer days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Barnabas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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