Buckinghamshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Finmere
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Finmere and Buckinghamshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Book the van in Finmere
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. December in Finmere means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Finmere
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal, without anyone leaving site. Whether it is warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and christmas socials for clubs, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Near Finmere, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Finmere (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Finmere
It feels festive without being formal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive family gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A winter fair at a school like Finmere Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Finmere
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Finmere
More for events in Finmere
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or MK18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Collect allergies in advance
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Common questions in Finmere
Do you come out to small places like Finmere?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Finmere from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you cover Finmere?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Finmere and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Finmere
Finmere is about 4 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Finmere and the surrounding area. Finmere is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Finmere to Milton Keynes (13 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Michael is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over MK18. Streets in the area include Chinalls Close, Stable Close and Fulwell Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Finmere we cover include Tingewick (1 mile east), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-east), Gawcott (3 miles east), Hillesden (4 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles east), Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles east), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-east), Long Crendon (15 miles south) and Whitchurch (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (3.6 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- 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