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Christmas party fish and chips in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Gerrards Cross? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Staff Christmas parties
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Christmas party fish and chips in Gerrards Cross, fried fresh
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Whether it is christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and festive gatherings after Christmas, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
In Gerrards Cross, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Gerrards Cross
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Gerrards Cross
Other occasions in Gerrards Cross
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Gerrards Cross. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Gerrards Cross
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Gerrards Cross? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Christmas parties in Gerrards Cross: local tips
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. In and around Gerrards Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Gerrards Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Gerrards Cross to Reading (about 20 miles away).
With the A40 and A413 nearby, December journeys to Gerrards Cross are straightforward. A Christmas fair at St James Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL9. Whether your Christmas party is on Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Gerrards Cross include the A40 and A413, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. If your venue is just outside Gerrards Cross, we also cover Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Gerrards Cross include Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Apple Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Gerrards Cross, so put the van where there is good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send round an allergy question
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Plan cover for the queue.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Gerrards Cross questions
Which station is closest to Gerrards Cross?
Gerrards Cross station, in Gerrards Cross itself.
Can the van park in Bulstrode Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening normally works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Gerrards Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Gerrards Cross
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Gerrards Cross CofE School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- 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