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Fish and chip van hire in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Fish and chip van hire in Coombe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
A chip van near Coombe
Fish and chip van hire in Coombe, fried fresh
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Whether it’s staff lunches and team days and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a rural place like Coombe, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Coombe (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coombe?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. The cost per head typically 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.
Why book our van in Coombe
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Coombe questions
Is Coombe close to London?
Roughly 34 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 will follow the site rules.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Coombe?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Little Kimble station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Coombe until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Coombe
What else we do in Coombe
Planning a chip van in Coombe
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP17, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Coombe is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Coombe to Oxford (about 19 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For a fundraiser at a school like Great Kimble Church of England School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Coombe is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Schools near Coombe include John Colet School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Russell Arms (less than half a mile north)
- 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