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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Osidge
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Osidge and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas socials for clubs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Osidge
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Typical bookings include staff Christmas parties and christmas family parties, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In Osidge, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Tell us about lighting and access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Osidge (N14, EN4, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Osidge
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning a Christmas party in Osidge
Osidge is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. For a Christmas party in Osidge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Osidge is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Monkfrith Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
This part of Greater London takes in N14, EN4 and N11. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Dene Road, Farm Lane and Byre Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Osidge include the A111, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Southgate (1 mile south-east), East Barnet (1 mile west), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-west), Oakwood (1 mile north-east) and Whetstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
A little further out are Coppetts Wood Hospital (2.3 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Osidge includes Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Schools near Osidge include Ashmole Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Salcombe School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Osidge Arms (within half a mile south)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. It gets dark in Osidge by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Osidge and the whole of Greater London
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
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FAQs for Osidge
Which station is closest to Osidge?
The closest is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 1 mile away.
Could you trade in Oak Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Osidge
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Office Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive open days
- Christmas family parties
If a church like St Andrew's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
As a London location, Osidge 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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