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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Hendon
Christmas party fish and chips in Hendon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festive family gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Hendon
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Hendon
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. We’re frequently asked to cater festive open days and club and society Christmas socials, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Around Hendon, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. Plan parking and access early, as December is busy on the roads. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Hendon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. December in Hendon means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Hendon
Can the van park in Hendon Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Hendon?
The closest is Hendon station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book for December?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Keep the queue dry
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Send people out in groups.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Hendon in December: what to know
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Hendon, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hendon to London (8 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Hendon station is about 0.7 miles away. Christmas fairs at a church such as Christ Church Hendon can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A5 and A41, Hendon is simple for us to get to with the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Hendon (within half a mile north-west) and Church Farmhouse Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hasmonean Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Kisharon College (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Bear pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Hendon
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hendon and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Office Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Hendon School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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