Greater London · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Coombe, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Coombe and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Workplace fundraising days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- A monthly Fish Friday
Corporate fish and chip catering in Coombe
Coombe questions
What about parking in Coombe?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Can the van park in Addington Hills?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where will the van go on our site?
Your facilities team decides, but a car park or yard is typically ideal.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Coombe, fried fresh
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will go through what your site needs from us. Typical bookings include charity days and retirement and leaving lunches, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
London work events in Coombe frequently run to a tight lunch break, so we plan service to feed people fast. Let us know about access and security. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Coombe
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Coombe and the whole of Greater London
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Coombe for staff days and team lunches
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Coombe 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. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Commuters will know that the nearest station is South Croydon station, about 1 mile west.
For staff events in CR0, CR2 and CR9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. Your staff event could be at a house on Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover staff events in Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Coombe include Royal Russell School (under half a mile south) and St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Coombe Lodge pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your staff event in Coombe
Companies book a chip van because it is a treat that suits everyone, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Workplace fundraising days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Summer staff parties
Within reach of Coombe are historic houses such as Addington Palace (1.3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.7 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
Also near Coombe
What else we do in Coombe
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A spot near your staff
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Coombe is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us break and shift times
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Send allergies to us in writing
After the last group, we pack up.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. After-work summer events in Coombe have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
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 fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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