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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Old Oak Common
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Old Oak Common and across Greater London.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Old Oak Common
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Old Oak Common
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. We are frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and club and society Christmas socials, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For Christmas parties in Old Oak Common, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. In London, access needs planning, as December is busy on the roads. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Old Oak Common in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Have a back-up for special diets
Park the van close to the door.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Old Oak Common: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Old Oak Common?
Willesden Junction station, in Old Oak Common itself.
Can the van park in Little Wormwood Scrubs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Old Oak Common.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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More for events in Old Oak Common
Occasions we serve in Old Oak Common
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
For colleagues travelling by train, Willesden Junction station is in Old Oak Common itself.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Old Oak Common in December: what to know
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. Around Old Oak Common, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Old Oak Common is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Old Oak Common to London (7 miles away).
If a church like Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Old Oak Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Christmas parties anywhere in NW10, W3 and NW26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Old Oak Common, we cover College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Middlesex (1.4 miles north-west) and Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Old Oak Common includes Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Old Oak Common include St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and Star Chamber Academy (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include Green Man Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south-west)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Old Oak Common is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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