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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Leytonstone
A menu everybody knows: fish and 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 Leytonstone.
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Lights switch-on events
A chip van near Leytonstone
Christmas party fish and chips in Leytonstone, fried fresh
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas markets and fairs and staff Christmas parties, serving pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Around Leytonstone, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. In London, access needs planning. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Leytonstone (E11, E10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas catering near Leytonstone
Leytonstone is about 1 mile east of Leyton, in Greater London. Leytonstone is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Leytonstone is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Leytonstone to London (about 7 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist can book the van as a hot-food stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as George Tomlinson Primary School, suit a chip van.
Here we cover the E11 and E10 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Bush Road, James Lane and Clare Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Leytonstone, we cover Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile east), Leyton (1 mile west), Holloway Down (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north-east) and Bakers Arms (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Cann Hall (0.8 miles south) and Wanstead Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Leytonstone include Old Ford Island and Pole Hill.
- Local schools include Connaught School for Girls (under half a mile south-west) and Forest School (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Leytonstone and across Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
FAQs for Leytonstone
What about parking in Leytonstone?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Which station is closest to Leytonstone?
Leytonstone High Road station, in Leytonstone itself.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Leytonstone.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the van can park on site
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies in advance
For a work party, food early in the evening typically works best.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Leytonstone
Other occasions in Leytonstone
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. An afternoon Christmas party in Leytonstone can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What affects the price in Leytonstone
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Leytonstone
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
As a London location, Leytonstone is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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