Buckinghamshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Ford, Buckinghamshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Ford and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Ford
Fish and chip van hire in Ford, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We are frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and festive get-togethers, with gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
For a rural spot like Ford, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Ford (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Other occasions in Ford
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Ford
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
In Ford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
Planning a chip van in Ford
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Ford will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Ford is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ford to Oxford (15 miles away).
Ford is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in HP17, we can bring the van to you. From Linden Way and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Ford, we also cover Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Ford includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Dinton Hermit Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Ford: your questions answered
How far is Ford from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the van come to Ford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ford is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Around midsummer it stays light in Ford 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Ford? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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