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Party Fish and Chip Van in St Paul's Cray
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to St Paul's Cray and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
Party fish and chip van in St Paul's Cray
Party fish and chip van in St Paul's Cray, fried fresh
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for street parties and neighbourhood events and birthday parties.
Planning a London party in St Paul's Cray? A chip van keeps you out of the kitchen, at home, at a hall or at a club. Mention any parking restrictions. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- St Paul's Cray (BR5, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why book our van in St Paul's Cray
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
After service, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
As a London location, St Paul's Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in St Paul's Cray
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in St Paul's Cray
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In St Paul's Cray, people book us for events such as:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Chislehurst Common usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your party. Autumn and winter parties in St Paul's Cray get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Common questions in St Paul's Cray
What’s the nearest station to St Paul's Cray?
St Mary Cray station, in St Paul's Cray itself.
We are gathering after a service at St Barnabas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What affects the price in St Paul's Cray
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Parties in St Paul's Cray: homes, halls and local tips
St Paul's Cray is about 1 mile north of Orpington, in Greater London. For a party in St Paul's Cray, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around St Paul's Cray. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from St Paul's Cray to London (11 miles away).
Historic houses near St Paul's Cray include Bromley Palace (3.7 miles west) and Danson House (3.9 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Guests arriving by train should know that St Mary Cray station is in St Paul's Cray itself. St Paul's Cray is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We take the van to parties all over the BR5 and BR7 postcode area. From Main Road, Murray Road and Rushet Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside St Paul's Cray, we also 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).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles south). The countryside around St Paul's Cray includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Walsingham School (within half a mile north) and Kemnal Technology College (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Anchor Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Places near St Paul's Cray
Also in St Paul's Cray
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
- 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