Buckinghamshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Loosley Row, Buckinghamshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Loosley Row. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Loosley Row?
Fish and chip van for events in Loosley Row, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for school summer fairs and food for volunteers.
Near Loosley Row, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Loosley Row (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter fairs in Loosley Row are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Loosley Row, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Running an event in Loosley Row
Loosley Row is about 6 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings in Loosley Row come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Loosley Row is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Evangelist? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 1.4 miles south. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Loosley Row, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in HP27, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Loosley Hill, Foundry Lane and Lower Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Lacey Green (1 mile east), Saunderton Lee (1 mile south-west), Saunderton (1 mile south), Rout's Green (2 miles south-west) and Bledlow Ridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (6 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.5 miles north) and Chiltern Hospital (5.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Whip Inn (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Loosley Row
How far is Loosley Row from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Loosley Row.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Loosley Row
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Loosley Row book the van for occasions like:
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
School fairs, for a school like St John's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Settle the pitch terms early
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
- 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