Greater London · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in New Addington
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across New Addington and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Children’s parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in New Addington?
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in New Addington
Which station is closest to New Addington?
The closest is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in New Addington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on my drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
What do children eat?
Sausage and chips, typically. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How our party fish and chip van works in New Addington
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. For kids’ birthday parties and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Planning a London party in New Addington? A chip van keeps you out of the kitchen, and works on drives, in yards and at hired halls. Mention any parking restrictions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- New Addington (CR0, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near New Addington
Also in New Addington
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parties in New Addington: homes, halls and local tips
New Addington is about 4 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. For a party in New Addington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around New Addington. New Addington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
If you had Addington Vale in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Among the historic houses close to New Addington are Addington Palace (1.5 miles north-west) and Down House (3.1 miles east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
We take the van to parties all over CR0 and CR9. We can serve a party on streets such as Bothwell Road, Windham Avenue and Gascoigne Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Forestdale (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile south), Addington (1 mile north-west), Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and Selsdon (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Addington include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Nearby schools include Meridian High School (0.9 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, New Addington 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.
On the menu in New Addington
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in New Addington
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In New Addington, people book us for occasions like:
- Family reunions
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
- Street parties
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in New Addington. Sunset in New Addington drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send us a picture of the drive
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
- 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