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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bloomsbury events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bloomsbury and the surrounding area.
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive open days
- PTA Christmas events
Planning an event in Bloomsbury?
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Bloomsbury
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. Whether it is christmas customer days and family Christmas get-togethers, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
London Christmas parties in Bloomsbury are often at offices, pubs with a yard or homes with a drive. 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, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Bloomsbury (NW1W, W1T, NW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
Bloomsbury is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, it’s dark in Bloomsbury by 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 date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Questions from Bloomsbury
Which station is closest to Bloomsbury?
London Euston station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you trade in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Festive bookings around Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is about 1 mile north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For a Christmas party in Bloomsbury, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Bloomsbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Bloomsbury is on or near the A401 and A501, so we can reach it easily in winter. Christmas fairs at a church such as St George the Martyr Holborn can book the van as a hot-food stall.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over NW1W, W1T and NW1. From Drury Lane, Euston Road and Duke's Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A401 and A501, Bloomsbury is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Bloomsbury we cover include St Pancras (1 mile north-east), Euston (1 mile north-west), Kings Cross (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
A little further out are Pilsudski Institute of London (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bloomsbury include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Bloomsbury include St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Queens Larder Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 work through them with you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Bloomsbury hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Book as early as possible for December
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
What affects the price in Bloomsbury
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Service time
- Access and parking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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