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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Gerrards Cross
Fish and chip van for events in Gerrards Cross: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in Gerrards Cross
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share pitch details
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Fish and chip van for events in Gerrards Cross, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Whether it’s community open days and sports tournaments, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and chips for your guests.
Events near Gerrards Cross are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Gerrards Cross
What else we do in Gerrards Cross
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Gerrards Cross events: pitches and permissions
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. For events in Gerrards Cross, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Gerrards Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
If your event is in Bulstrode Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A school like The Gerrards Cross CofE School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
For events in SL9, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Gerrards Cross sits on or near the A40 and A413, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Gerrards Cross, we also cover Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Local schools include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Apple Tree pub (under half a mile south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. 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 book our van in Gerrards Cross
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Gerrards Cross
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer events in Gerrards Cross have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Gerrards Cross?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Gerrards Cross, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Gerrards Cross has its own station, Gerrards Cross station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Gerrards Cross: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Gerrards Cross?
Gerrards Cross has its own station: Gerrards Cross station.
Do you trade at school fairs around Gerrards Cross?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
- 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