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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Little Ickford
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Little Ickford.
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Little Ickford
Fish and chip van for events in Little Ickford, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For village fêtes and school summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips and more.
Near Little Ickford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Little Ickford (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Ickford?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Little Ickford
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Perfect for your event in Little Ickford
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Festivals
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 4.9 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- What’s available on the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evening events in Little Ickford have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
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.
Places near Little Ickford
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Little Ickford questions
Can you come to a school fair in Little Ickford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Little Ickford close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
For event organisers in Little Ickford
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Event catering near Little Ickford
Little Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Little Ickford will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Little Ickford is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Little Ickford to Oxford (8 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in. A school like Ickford School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Anywhere in HP18, we can bring the van to you. From Bulls Lane and Little Ickford or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ickford (1 mile north-west), Shabbington (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile south-west), Worminghall (1 mile north-west) and Albury (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.6 miles west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Little Ickford includes Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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