Buckinghamshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Chartridge.
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Chartridge
Fish and chip van for events in Chartridge, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for country shows and sports tournaments.
At a field event near Chartridge, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Chartridge
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chartridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Occasions we serve in Chartridge
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
Running a fête for a church like St John's Church? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
Questions from Chartridge
Do you trade at school fairs around Chartridge?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Chartridge 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.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van come to Chartridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chartridge. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For an evening event in Chartridge, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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What affects the price in Chartridge
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chartridge, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Towns and villages near Chartridge
More for events in Chartridge
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Chartridge
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Chartridge events: pitches and permissions
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Chartridge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Chartridge to Milton Keynes (22 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Chartridge Combined School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Great Missenden station is about 3.1 miles away. 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.
Events anywhere in HP5 start with a parking spot for the van. From Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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