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Christmas party fish and chips in City of London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in City of London.
- Christmas customer days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips in City of London
Christmas party fish and chips in City of London, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and end-of-year club parties, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
Around City of London, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. In London, access needs planning, as December is busy on the roads. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- Region
- City of London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Christmas catering near City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. We cover City of London as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve.
City of London is on or near the A1 and A3, so we can reach it easily in winter. If people are coming by rail, London Cannon Street station serves City of London directly.
We serve Christmas parties across the EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y postcode area. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A1 and A3, City of London is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Nearby you will also find County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around City of London includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near City of London include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover City of London and the whole of City of London
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. An afternoon Christmas party in City of London can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
City of London 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
For event organisers in City of London
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Occasions we serve in City of London
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Depot Christmas treats
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas socials
A Christmas fair at St Olave Old Jewry or St Mary-at-Hill is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for City of London
Could you trade in St Alphage Garden?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What about parking in City of London?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including City of London. See all areas.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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