Buckinghamshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Horsenden, Buckinghamshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Horsenden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book the van in Horsenden
Fish and chip van for events in Horsenden, cooked to order
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For sports days and crew and volunteer catering, we’ll put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
At a fête or show near Horsenden, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Horsenden (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Where the van can park in Horsenden
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Information about power and water
- A hard-standing or firm grass 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.
On the menu in Horsenden
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Horsenden events: pitches and permissions
Horsenden is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP27 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Horsenden to Oxford (16 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Horsenden has its own station, Princes Risborough station. A school like Princes Risborough School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Horsenden, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of HP27 and the streets around it. Other places close to Horsenden we cover include Bledlow (1 mile south-west), Princes Risborough (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile north-east) and Longwick (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Horsenden include Princes Risborough Primary School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bird in Hand pub (0.6 miles east)
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, events in Horsenden stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Horsenden
Which station is closest to Horsenden?
Princes Risborough station, in Horsenden itself.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Horsenden
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Horsenden and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Also near Horsenden
More for events in Horsenden
- 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