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Christmas party fish and chips in Paddington, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Paddington and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Paddington events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Paddington
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. For festive family gatherings and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
London Christmas parties in Paddington are frequently at offices, pubs with a yard or homes with a drive. Tell us about lighting and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Paddington (W2, W1H, W1U)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Paddington in December: what to know
Paddington is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Paddington, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Train travellers will want to know that there is a station right in Paddington: London Paddington station. A Christmas fair at Church of St John the Evangelist is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Wherever your Christmas party is in W2, W1H and W1U, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Craven Road and Harbet Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A5 and A40, Paddington is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Paddington Green (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Connaught Village (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile south-east) and Little Venice (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Paddington include Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and North Westminster Community School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Fountains Abbey pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.1 miles east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
As a London location, Paddington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Plan cover for the queue.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
FAQs for Paddington
What’s the nearest station to Paddington?
Paddington has its own station: London Paddington station.
Could you trade in Royal Parks of London?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to Paddington?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Paddington and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. An afternoon Christmas party in Paddington can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm; light the path to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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- 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