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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Becontree
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Becontree? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in Becontree?
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Becontree
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for christmas markets and fairs and christmas lunches for shift teams.
In Becontree, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Let us know about lighting and the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Becontree (RM9, RM10, RM8)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Becontree
Can the van park in Parsloes Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Becontree?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Becontree 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Planning a Christmas party in Becontree
Becontree is about 2 miles north-east of Barking, in Greater London. From the centre of Becontree to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Becontree is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Becontree to London (about 11 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St George's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Christmas parties anywhere in RM9, RM10 and RM8 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Wood Lane, Eliot Road and Maxey Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Becontree include the A1240, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Dagenham (1 mile south-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile north), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south) and Goodmayes (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Rush Green Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Dagenham (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Becontree include Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Schools near Becontree include Robert Clack School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Eastbrook pub (0.9 miles east)
For event organisers in Becontree
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Send us the date, the address or RM9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. It gets dark in Becontree by about 3:50pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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Other occasions in Becontree
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Check the van can park on site
Plan cover for the queue.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
- 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