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Christmas party fish and chips in Upminster, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Upminster.
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Book the van in Upminster
Christmas party fish and chips in Upminster, fried fresh
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. Whether it is festive gatherings after Christmas and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy and more.
London Christmas parties in Upminster are frequently at offices, pubs with a yard or homes with a drive. Let us know about lighting and the way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Upminster
What about parking in Upminster?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Which station is closest to Upminster?
Upminster has its own station: Upminster station.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Contact us with the date.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At about 3:50pm in late December, it gets dark in Upminster; light the path to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send round an allergy question
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Park the van close to the door.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Christmas parties in Upminster: local tips
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. For Christmas parties in Upminster, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Upminster. Upminster is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Upminster station serves Upminster directly. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Laurence draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Here we cover the RM14 and RM11 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Upminster we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
- Schools near Upminster include Eastbrook School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upminster?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Upminster and across Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Upminster is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Upminster
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Upminster Junior School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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