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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shabbington
Fish and chip van for events in Shabbington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Shabbington
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
About our fish and chip van for events in Shabbington
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We are frequently asked to cater community open days and festivals, serving curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near Shabbington, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Shabbington (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Shabbington
Do you come out to small places like Shabbington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Shabbington close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shabbington?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Community events around Shabbington
Shabbington is about 3 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Shabbington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Shabbington is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shabbington to Oxford (8 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Ickford School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, are a natural home for a chip van.
We serve events across the HP18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Limes Way, Old Bryers Close and Ickford Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Little Ickford (1 mile west), Ickford (1 mile west), North Weston (1 mile south-east), Draycott (1 mile south-west) and Albury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north-east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Shabbington include Snakemoor.
- Schools near Shabbington include Lord Williams's School (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Fisherman Inn (under half a mile south-east)
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer fêtes in Shabbington have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Towns and villages near Shabbington
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Perfect for your event in Shabbington
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports days
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shabbington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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