Buckinghamshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for New Zealand events
We bring a fish and chip van across New Zealand and Buckinghamshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in New Zealand?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Fish and chip van hire in New Zealand, cooked to order
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. For staff lunches and team days and visits to care homes and day centres, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere like New Zealand, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- New Zealand (HP19, HP20)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in New Zealand
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in New Zealand and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Peter's, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in New Zealand and across Buckinghamshire
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Give us separate numbers for children
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
New Zealand: your questions answered
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.
Which station is closest to New Zealand?
Aylesbury station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van in New Zealand? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around New Zealand
New Zealand is about 1 mile west of Elmhurst, in Buckinghamshire. Around New Zealand, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. New Zealand is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
Coming by train? Aylesbury station is about 0.8 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Elmhurst School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of New Zealand. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP19 and HP20, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Dunsham Lane, Drayton Road and Cannock Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside New Zealand, we cover Elmhurst (1 mile east), Aylesbury (1 mile south), Watermead (1 mile north-east), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west) and California (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (within half a mile south) and Dinton Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The PACE Centre (0.6 miles west) and Buckinghamshire UTC (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The New Zealand pub (under half a mile south)
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Around midsummer it stays light in New Zealand until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Also near New Zealand
Other occasions in New Zealand
- 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