Buckinghamshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Coombe. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Coombe
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Fish and chip van for events in Coombe, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. For community festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Coombe, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Coombe (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter fairs in Coombe are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; 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.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Coombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Coombe
Organising a club, school or community event in Coombe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Coombe?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes
- Food for volunteers
School fairs, for a school like Great Kimble Church of England School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Coombe and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- No surprises in your quote
FAQs for Coombe
Is Coombe 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.
Which station is closest to Coombe?
Little Kimble station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Coombe
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Numbers
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:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Community events around Coombe
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Coombe will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Coombe is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Little Kimble station is about 1.3 miles away. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Coombe, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Local schools include John Colet School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Russell Arms (less than half a mile north)
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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More for events in Coombe
- 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