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Corporate fish and chip catering in Shirley, Greater London
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Shirley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch for site crews
- Workplace fundraising days
- Retirement send-offs
Book the van in Shirley
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Shirley 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
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Corporate fish and chip catering in Shirley, fried fresh
The van parks in the car park or yard, so staff do not have to go anywhere. We are frequently asked to cater retirement and leaving lunches and charity days, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For offices in and around Shirley, the van generally parks in a car park, yard or loading bay, if the building allows it. Get facilities’ approval and plan access early. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Shirley?
People mix in the queue and talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Open days
- Summer team days
- Staff appreciation days
- Leaving dos
For staff and visitors coming by train, Elmers End station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
Workplace catering around Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Shirley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Shirley include Addington Palace (1.7 miles south) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. The A232 put Shirley within easy reach for the van.
Staff events anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9 start with a parking spot for the van. From Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A232 close by, Shirley is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover staff events in 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 will 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’ll find The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Shirley
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Shirley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Places near Shirley
Other occasions in Shirley
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
For event organisers in Shirley
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Shirley
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Greater London, including Shirley
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Shirley
Could you trade in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Shirley?
Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, it’s a great draw. Send us the timings and numbers.
Do you cover Shirley?
Yes, we do. Shirley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. A lunch-break van visit in Shirley is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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