Buckinghamshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Ickford events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Ickford.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year club parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips in Ickford
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ickford
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. We’re often asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and end-of-year customer events, serving curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips.
In winter near Ickford, we need firm ground and light. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Ickford (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. It gets dark in Ickford by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Ickford
What else we do in Ickford
Ickford in December: what to know
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Around Ickford, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Parish Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
For Christmas parties in HP18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Ickford we cover include Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
FAQs for Ickford
How far is Ickford from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Ickford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is generally wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can the van come to Ickford?
Yes, we do. Ickford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ickford
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- New Year parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ickford School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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