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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Clerkenwell events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Clerkenwell and the surrounding area.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips in Clerkenwell
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Clerkenwell
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. We are frequently asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and end-of-year club parties, serving mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
For Christmas parties in Clerkenwell, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. Plan parking and access early. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. It gets dark in Clerkenwell by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Clerkenwell: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Clerkenwell?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Could you trade in King Square Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Planning a Christmas party in Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Wherever your Christmas party is in the N1 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If a church like St James's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over N1, EC1V and WC1X and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road, wherever the van can park. Clerkenwell sits on or near the A1 and A5201, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Clerkenwell include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Clerkenwell include Tech City College (under half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sekforde pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Clerkenwell 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Clerkenwell?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Depot Christmas treats
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
Train travellers will want to know that Clerkenwell has its own station, Farringdon station.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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