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Christmas party fish and chips in Barnet, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Barnet and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas party fish and chips in Barnet
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Barnet
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For PTA Christmas events and christmas family parties, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
London Christmas parties in Barnet are often at offices, pubs with a yard or homes with a drive. Tell us about lighting and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20, N11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 Christmas party.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Barnet?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
In Barnet and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas customer days
- End-of-year club parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, New Barnet station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning a Christmas party in Barnet
Barnet is in Greater London. In and around Barnet, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Barnet to London (11 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Grasvenor Avenue Infant School, suit a chip van. If a church like St John's United Reformed Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
For Christmas parties in EN5, EN4, N20 and N11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Sambroke Square, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the B193 and A1081 close by, Barnet is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. For Christmas parties just outside Barnet, we cover Underhill (1 mile west), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.
- Schools near Barnet include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Barnet is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Barnet
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Barnet
What else we do in Barnet
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
For event organisers in Barnet
Venues frequently 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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Barnet in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Questions from Barnet
What about parking in Barnet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to Barnet?
New Barnet station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
- 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