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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Askett, Buckinghamshire
Fish and chip van for events in Askett: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Askett
Fish and chip van for events in Askett, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it’s sports days and club open days, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Rural events near Askett can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Askett (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Common questions in Askett
Is Askett close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to a school fair in Askett?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Running an event in Askett
Askett is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Askett or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Askett is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Askett to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Monks Risborough station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Dunstan, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 4 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in HP27, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Askett Village Lane, Old Manor Close and Askett Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Monks Risborough (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south-east), Whiteleaf (1 mile south-east), Great Kimble (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Askett include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Crowns pub (less than half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Askett
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
For event organisers in Askett
Organising a club, school or community event in Askett? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Winter fairs in Askett are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Askett hosts choose us
- We cover Askett and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Askett?
It needs little from volunteers.
In Askett and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports tournaments
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
PTAs at schools such as Monks Risborough CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What affects the price in Askett
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Askett
- 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