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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Old Ford events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Old Ford and the surrounding area.
- Depot Christmas treats
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Planning an event in Old Ford?
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Old Ford
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and depot Christmas treats.
In Old Ford, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Tell us about lighting and access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
For event organisers in Old Ford
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Ford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Old Ford in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, Old Ford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Old Ford
Also in Old Ford
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Old Ford?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas socials for clubs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like Mulberry UTC gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Common questions in Old Ford
Which station is closest to Old Ford?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Old Ford?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you cover Old Ford?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Old Ford and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Old Ford in December: what to know
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We serve Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Old Ford and the surrounding area. Old Ford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Paul Old Ford draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north.
Wherever your Christmas party is in E3, E15 and E9, we can bring the van to you. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Old Ford, we also cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Ford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Old Ford include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Other local spots include Park (within half a mile north-west)
- 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