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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Swiss Cottage events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Swiss Cottage. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Staff Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Swiss Cottage
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Swiss Cottage
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Typical bookings include end-of-year customer events and staff Christmas parties, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For Christmas parties in Swiss Cottage, the van needs a lit spot off the road, such as a car park, yard or drive. Plan parking and access early, as December is busy on the roads. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Swiss Cottage
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like The UCL Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Swiss Cottage is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Swiss Cottage hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Swiss Cottage and across Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Swiss Cottage in December: what to know
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Around Swiss Cottage, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Swiss Cottage is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
If people are coming by rail, there is a station right in Swiss Cottage: South Hampstead station. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Souls draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We serve Christmas parties across the NW3, NW8 and NW6 postcode area and the streets around it. From Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Cafe Med pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
Questions from Swiss Cottage
Could you trade in Primrose Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
What about parking in Swiss Cottage?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. Sunset in Swiss Cottage 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.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Swiss Cottage? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send round an allergy question
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
- 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