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Christmas party fish and chips in Barking, Greater London
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Barking. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips in Barking
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Barking? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Christmas party fish and chips in Barking, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. Typical bookings include depot Christmas treats and festive open days, with curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In Barking, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Tell us about lighting and access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Barking in December: what to know
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. Barking is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Barking is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Barking to London (about 9 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Patrick's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Barking station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Here we cover the IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 postcode area. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Barking, we cover Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Barking Community Hospital (within half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Barking include Greatfields School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
Common questions in Barking
What about parking in Barking?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Barking?
Barking station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van come to Barking?
We do. Barking is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Barking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Festive lights by the van look great.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
What affects the price in Barking
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, Barking is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Barking?
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- End-of-year customer events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Eastbury Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, it is dark in Barking by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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