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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Wanstead events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Wanstead. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
Book the van in Wanstead
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas party fish and chips in Wanstead, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and work Christmas parties, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Around Wanstead, a Christmas booking needs a lit, off-road spot. Plan parking and access early, as December is busy on the roads. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Wanstead (E11, E18)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Wanstead and across Greater London
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send round an allergy question
- Book as early as possible for December
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
FAQs for Wanstead
What’s the nearest station to Wanstead?
The closest is Leytonstone High Road station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can the van park in Valentines Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Plan your Christmas party in Wanstead around the dark: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Also near Wanstead
Other occasions in Wanstead
Occasions we serve in Wanstead
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Leytonstone High Road station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
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Christmas catering near Wanstead
Wanstead is about 2 miles south of Woodford, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Wanstead. Wanstead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Wanstead to London (about 8 miles away).
If a church like Wanstead United Reformed Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. The A1008 make Wanstead easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over E11 and E18 and the streets around it. From High Street, Grove Park and The Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A1008, Wanstead is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Snaresbrook (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (1 mile east), Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile south-west), Aldersbrook (1 mile south) and South Woodford (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Cann Hall (1.6 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Wanstead includes Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Schools near Wanstead include Wanstead High School (less than half a mile south-east) and Forest School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The George pub (under half a mile south-west)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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