Buckinghamshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in New Zealand
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in New Zealand? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
Fresh fish and chips in New Zealand
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently 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 will work through them with you.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in New Zealand
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. For work Christmas parties and christmas lunches for shift teams, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like New Zealand, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- New Zealand (HP19, HP20)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
What affects the price in New Zealand
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in New Zealand
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is New Zealand too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
Can you serve in the cold?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Towns and villages near New Zealand
More for events in New Zealand
Planning a Christmas party in New Zealand
New Zealand is about 1 mile west of Elmhurst, in Buckinghamshire. People in New Zealand book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Elmhurst School, suit a chip van. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Peter's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. New Zealand is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP19 and HP20, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Dunsham Lane, Drayton Road and Cannock Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Elmhurst (1 mile east), Aylesbury (1 mile south), Watermead (1 mile north-east), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west) and California (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (under half a mile south) and Dinton Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The PACE Centre (0.6 miles west) and Buckinghamshire UTC (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The New Zealand pub (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in New Zealand; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in New Zealand? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in New Zealand
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Whatever the occasion in New Zealand, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Aylesbury station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the queue dry
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Check the van can park on site
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Festive lights by the van look great.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover New Zealand and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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