Buckinghamshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Speen, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Speen.
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Speen?
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Fish and chip van for events in Speen, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and fish and chip supper nights, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Speen, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Speen (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in Speen
Speen is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Speen is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Speen is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Speen Church (Baptist)? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Speen CofE VA School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Speen, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP27. Your event could be at a house on St Peters Close, Studridge Lane and Chapel Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Upper North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile east), Walter's Ash (1 mile south), Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east) and Stony Green (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.4 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us about the pitch
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
Questions from Speen
Is Speen close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer events in Speen have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Places near Speen
What else we do in Speen
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Occasions we serve in Speen
It keeps people on site for longer.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Sports days
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Saunderton station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Speen hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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