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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Barnes events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Barnes. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Staff Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
Fresh fish and chips in Barnes
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Barnes
The van parks outside and serves hot food. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for school and PTA Christmas fairs and festive family gatherings.
In Barnes, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Let us know about lighting and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Barnes?
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
Whatever the occasion in Barnes, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
- End-of-year club parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Barnes Methodist Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barnes?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. 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.
What you get with us
- We cover Barnes and the whole of Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Barnes
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
As a London location, Barnes 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’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Barnes questions
Can the van park in Barn Elms?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about parking in Barnes?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Barnes
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
More for events in Barnes
Christmas parties in Barnes: local tips
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. People in Barnes book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Barnes is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barnes to London (about 7 miles away).
With the A306 and B349 nearby, December journeys to Barnes are straightforward. For colleagues travelling by train, Barnes Bridge station serves Barnes directly.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SW13, SW15 and SW14 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Barnes is on the A306 and B349, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Barnes we cover include Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (2.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Barnes includes Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Barnes include The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Sun Inn (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north)
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Plan your Christmas party in Barnes around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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