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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Coldmoorholme
Fish and chip van for events in Coldmoorholme: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
A chip van near Coldmoorholme
Occasions we serve in Coldmoorholme
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Coldmoorholme, people book us for occasions like:
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mark, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
About our fish and chip van for events in Coldmoorholme
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater school summer fairs and church fêtes.
Near Coldmoorholme, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Coldmoorholme (SL8)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree the terms in writing
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Towns and villages near Coldmoorholme
What else we do in Coldmoorholme
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Coldmoorholme questions
What’s the nearest station to Coldmoorholme?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Coldmoorholme?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Coldmoorholme events: pitches and permissions
Coldmoorholme is about 2 miles east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your event is in the SL8 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Bourne End station is about 0.6 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Claytons Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in SL8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on The Avenue, Marlow Road and Coldmoorholme Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Coldmoorholme, we cover Well End (1 mile north-east), Fern (1 mile north-west), Bourne End (1 mile east), Little Marlow (1 mile west) and Cores End (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (3.6 miles north) and Eden (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Coldmoorholme include Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Coldmoorholme include Bourne End Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Spade Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Evening events in Coldmoorholme have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Coldmoorholme
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
For event organisers in Coldmoorholme
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Coldmoorholme
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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