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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Great Hampden events
Fish and chip van for events in Great Hampden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
A chip van near Great Hampden
Fish and chip van for events in Great Hampden, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For agricultural and country shows and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
A fête near Great Hampden might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Great Hampden (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Great Hampden?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Great Hampden
What else we do in Great Hampden
Common questions in Great Hampden
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Great Hampden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Great Hampden?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Great Hampden
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Community events around Great Hampden
Great Hampden is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Great Hampden, and we will plan access and set-up. Great Hampden is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Great Missenden station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station. 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 HP16, we can bring the van to you. From School Lane and Memorial Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Great Hampden we cover include Great Missenden (3 miles east), Wendover Dean (3 miles north-east), Coombe (3 miles north), Hunt's Green (3 miles north-east) and Kingsash (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2.8 miles east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Great Hampden includes Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Hampden Arms (within half a mile west)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Great Hampden 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Who books fish and chip van for events in Great Hampden?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Great Hampden book the van for events such as:
- Community open days
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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