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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chinnor, Oxfordshire
Fish and chip van for events in Chinnor: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Chinnor
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Chinnor? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Chinnor
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include club open days and festivals, with chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
In Chinnor, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chinnor
What else we do in Chinnor
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, events in Chinnor stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Chinnor
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. In and around Chinnor, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St Andrew's Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Within about 3 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in OX39, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Chinnor includes Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (less than half a mile north-east)
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Events we cater in Chinnor
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chinnor, people book us for events such as:
- Food for volunteers
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A summer fête at Church of St Andrew is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Common questions in Chinnor
Is Chinnor close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Chinnor?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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