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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Luton events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Luton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Lights switch-on events
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Luton
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. It gets dark in Luton by about 3:50pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Luton
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for end-of-year customer events and christmas fairs at schools.
For a Christmas get-together near Luton, the van on the drive goes down well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Luton
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Luton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Luton: your questions answered
How far is Luton from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Luton?
Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is typically wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Festive bookings around Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. Anywhere in ME4, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Luton to Canterbury (24 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Luton Infant & Nursery School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME4, ME5 and ME7 start with a parking spot for the van. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Luton we cover include Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). Luton is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Victory Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magpie Tavern (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Luton?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- New Year parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas socials for clubs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A Christmas fair at Saint Paul with All Saints or St Michael the Archangel Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Luton and the whole of Medway
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Other occasions in Luton
- 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