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Christmas party fish and chips in St Luke's, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across St Luke's and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- PTA Christmas events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Lights switch-on events
Christmas party fish and chips in St Luke's
Christmas party fish and chips in St Luke's, cooked to order
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. Whether it is family Christmas get-togethers and christmas lunches for shift teams, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
Around St Luke's, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. In London, access needs planning. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- St Luke's (N1, EC1V, EC2A)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Festive bookings around St Luke's
St Luke's is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Around St Luke's, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. St Luke's is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Luke's CofE Primary School, suit a chip van.
Wherever your Christmas party is in N1, EC1V and EC2A, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Long Lane, City Road and Moor Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. St Luke's is on the A1 and A501, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For Christmas parties just outside St Luke's, we cover Finsbury (1 mile south), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), Shoreditch (1 mile east), Hoxton (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles south-west) and County of London (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near St Luke's include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near St Luke's include Central Foundation Boys' School (within half a mile east) and Charterhouse Square School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Masque Haunt pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.7 miles south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in St Luke's?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around St Luke's:
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Train travellers will want to know that there is a station right in St Luke's: Old Street station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, St Luke's is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to St Luke's
What else we do in St Luke's
For event organisers in St Luke's
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
FAQs for St Luke's
What about parking in St Luke's?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to St Luke's?
St Luke's has its own station: Old Street station.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In December, it’s dark in St Luke's by 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Book as early as possible for December
- Keep the queue dry
For a work party, food early in the evening typically works best.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
- 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