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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Thorney events
Fish and chip van for events in Thorney: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Thorney
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Thorney
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. For horse and dog shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook mushy peas, chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Thorney can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Thorney (SL0)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Thorney
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Leonard's, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
Places near Thorney
What else we do in Thorney
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Thorney questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Thorney?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Thorney?
The closest is Iver station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Thorney?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Thorney? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Where the van can park in Thorney
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Running an event in Thorney
Thorney is about 3 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. People in Thorney book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Thorney is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Thorney to London (17 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Iver station is about 0.7 miles away. A school like St Catherine Catholic Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
For events in SL0, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include West Drayton (1 mile east), Yiewsley (1 mile north-east), Cowley (2 miles north), Uxbridge (3 miles north) and Hillingdon (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (14 miles north-west), Chesham (15 miles north), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (13 miles north), Beaconsfield (10 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Pavilions (3 miles north) and Hillingdon Hospital (2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Thorney include Stockley Academy (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The North Star pub (within half a mile west)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter fairs in Thorney are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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- 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