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Fish and chip van hire in North Lee, Buckinghamshire
Fish and chip van hire in North Lee: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire in North Lee
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About our fish and chip van hire in North Lee
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations.
For a rural spot like North Lee, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- North Lee (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to North Lee
North Lee is about 3 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover North Lee as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. North Lee is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 18 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. PTAs at schools such as Stoke Mandeville Combined School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of North Lee. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in HP22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside North Lee, we also cover Nash Lee (1 mile south-east), Terrick (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile south-east), Stoke Mandeville (1 mile north-east) and Ellesborough (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (3 miles north), High Wycombe (10 miles south), Chesham (9 miles south-east), Marlow (14 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.9 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include The Mandeville School (1.9 miles north-west)
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Evening events need a little planning for light: around North Lee, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or HP22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- A short menu helps everyone
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in North Lee?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near North Lee
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FAQs for North Lee
Is North Lee close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to North Lee?
Stoke Mandeville station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to North Lee?
We do. We serve events in North Lee and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including North Lee.
- 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