Buckinghamshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Ford, Buckinghamshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Ford.
- End-of-year club parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Ford
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ford
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. Whether it’s staff Christmas parties and family Christmas get-togethers, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Ford, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Ford (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check the van can park on site
- Keep the queue dry
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Other occasions in Ford
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in Ford; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Ford in December: what to know
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the HP17 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ford to Oxford (15 miles away).
Ford is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in HP17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Linden Way and Chapel Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Nearby, you will find The Dinton Hermit Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Ford?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas customer days
- New Year parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs at schools
For colleagues travelling by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Ford
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or HP17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, 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.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Ford questions
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Ford from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ford.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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