Buckinghamshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chearsley, Buckinghamshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Chearsley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
Book the van in Chearsley
Common questions in Chearsley
Is Chearsley close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Chearsley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Fish and chip van for events in Chearsley, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We are frequently asked to cater community festivals and school fairs and sports days, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Chearsley, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Chearsley (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Chearsley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. December events in Chearsley lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Chearsley
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Community events around Chearsley
Chearsley is about 3 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. In and around Chearsley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chearsley to Oxford (12 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, are a natural home for a chip van.
For events in HP18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include School Lane, Bernard's Close and Aylesbury Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Chearsley, we cover Cuddington (1 mile east), Long Crendon (2 miles south-west), Haddenham (2 miles south-east), Gibraltar (2 miles east) and Kingsey (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (6 miles east) and Princes Risborough (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3 miles south) and Dinton Castle (3 miles east). Within reach you will find Snakemoor.
Events we cater in Chearsley
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- 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