Buckinghamshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Little Ickford events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Little Ickford? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Little Ickford
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Little Ickford, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How our fish and chip van hire works in Little Ickford
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. For garden get-togethers and work Christmas parties, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere as small as Little Ickford, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Little Ickford (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Little Ickford. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a chip van in Little Ickford
Little Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings in Little Ickford come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Little Ickford is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Little Ickford to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ickford School, can book the van as a food stall. Among the historic houses close to Little Ickford are Boarstall Tower (4.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in HP18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Bulls Lane and Little Ickford, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Ickford (1 mile north-west), Shabbington (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile south-west), Worminghall (1 mile north-west) and Albury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.6 miles west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Little Ickford include Bernwood Meadows.
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
Little Ickford: your questions answered
Is Little Ickford close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Little Ickford?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Places near Little Ickford
What else we do in Little Ickford
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
- 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