Buckinghamshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hardwick? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Hardwick events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hardwick
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Whether it’s fish and chip supper nights and school fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near Hardwick can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Hardwick (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
For event organisers in Hardwick
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hardwick
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Hardwick, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in HP22, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (within half a mile north)
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Hardwick lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hardwick? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Hardwick hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Hardwick and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree who removes waste
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Nearby places to Hardwick
Other occasions in Hardwick
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your event in Hardwick
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Old School Room Chapel, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
FAQs for Hardwick
Is Hardwick too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hardwick?
The closest is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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