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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Arkley events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Arkley.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year club parties
Book the van in Arkley
Where the van can park in Arkley
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Arkley 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.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Christmas party fish and chips in Arkley, cooked to order
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. For club and society Christmas socials and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
London Christmas parties in Arkley are often at offices, pubs with a yard or homes with a drive. Let us know about lighting and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Arkley (EN5, NW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Arkley
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Send round an allergy question
- Put allergy details in writing
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Places near Arkley
Other occasions in Arkley
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Arkley?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Arkley
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Arkley
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Christmas parties in Arkley: local tips
Arkley is about 2 miles west of Barnet, in Greater London. People in Arkley book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Arkley to London (12 miles away).
If a church like St Peter's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 2.1 miles west.
For Christmas parties in EN5 and NW7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Well Road, Glebe Lane and Brett Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Arkley on the A411, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Arkley, we also cover Rowley Green (1 mile north-west), High Barnet (1 mile north-east), Hadley (1 mile north-east), Totteridge (2 miles south-east) and Mill Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Barnet General Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Glebe Lane Pastures and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Arkley include Queen Elizabeth's School (0.9 miles north-east) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Arkley pub (0.6 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles east)
Arkley: your questions answered
What about parking in Arkley?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Could you trade in Whitings Hill Open Space?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Arkley; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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