Buckinghamshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Gerrards Cross events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Gerrards Cross.
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Gerrards Cross
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Gerrards Cross
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Gerrards Cross. We’re frequently asked to cater work Christmas parties and summer garden parties, with gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
A place like Gerrards Cross often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a chip van in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. Gerrards Cross is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Coming by train? Gerrards Cross station is in Gerrards Cross itself. If you had Bulstrode Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Here we cover the SL9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Gerrards Cross sits on or near the A40 and A413, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Gerrards Cross we cover include Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Gerrards Cross include Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Local schools include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Apple Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Gerrards Cross hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Gerrards Cross
Is Gerrards Cross close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Gerrards Cross?
Gerrards Cross station, in Gerrards Cross itself.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
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About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. By late September, sunset in Gerrards Cross is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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