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Fish and chip van for parties in Coombe, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Coombe and the surrounding area.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
Book the van in Coombe
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
How our party fish and chip van works in Coombe
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for family parties with children and family celebrations after a christening.
In Coombe, a party at home is the usual choice, and parking is the question. If you have a drive, the van can frequently go there; if not, check the street’s parking rules. A picture helps. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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What else we do in Coombe
Planning a party in Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Parties in Coombe are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Coombe is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Coombe to London (about 9 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is South Croydon station, about 1 mile west. No room for the van at home? A club or hall car park near Coombe frequently works.
Wherever your party is in CR0, CR2 and CR9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a house on Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Coombe, we also cover 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Royal Russell School (under half a mile south) and St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Coombe Lodge pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coombe?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A photo of the parking spot helps
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Plan cover in case of showers.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. A summer party in Coombe stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Coombe questions
We are gathering after a service at Church Hall United Reformed Church Of St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Addington Hills?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
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 picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Coombe
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coombe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
If the day starts at Church Hall United Reformed Church Of St Paul, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- 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