Buckinghamshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Waterside
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Waterside. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Waterside
Waterside: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Waterside?
Amersham station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
Is Waterside close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to Waterside?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Waterside. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Waterside
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and fish and chip days at care homes.
Somewhere like Waterside, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Waterside (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
For event organisers in Waterside
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Waterside and across Buckinghamshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Perfect for your event in Waterside
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Waterside, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Birthday celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Waterside are Chenies Manor House (3.4 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Places near Waterside
Also in Waterside
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Waterside
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Planning an evening event in Waterside? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Waterside, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Waterside: venues, parking and local tips
Waterside is about 1 mile south of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Waterside are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
Coming by train? Amersham station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Waterside Primary Academy, can book the van as a food stall. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Waterside. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the HP5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Moor Road, Trapp's Lane and Hodds Wood Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Waterside we cover include Chesham Bois (1 mile south), Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (2 miles south), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.
- Schools near Waterside include Chesham Grammar School (0.8 miles north) and Home Tuition Service (1.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Pheasant pub (within half a mile south)
- 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