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Christmas party fish and chips in Elm Park, Greater London
Christmas party fish and chips in Elm Park: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Lights switch-on events
Book the van in Elm Park
Elm Park in December: what to know
Elm Park is about 2 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. In and around Elm Park, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Nicholas Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Emerson Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RM12 and RM13. From Park Lane, Wood Lane and Carfax Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in South Hornchurch (1 mile south-west), Rush Green (2 miles north-west), Dagenham (2 miles west), Romford (2 miles north) and Rainham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (10 miles west).
A little further out are St George's Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Hornchurch Urban District (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Elm Park include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Elm Park include Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.5 miles north-east)
Christmas party fish and chips in Elm Park, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. Whether it is lights switch-on events and christmas fairs at schools, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Around Elm Park, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. Plan parking and access early. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Elm Park (RM12, RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. By about 3:50pm in late December, it’s dark in Elm Park; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Elm Park 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.
On the menu in Elm Park
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Keep the queue dry
- Book as early as possible for December
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Elm Park?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Elm Park Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
Elm Park: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Elm Park?
Emerson Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Harrow Lodge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Elm Park?
We do. Elm Park is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Elm Park?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
- 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