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Fish and chip van for parties in Ickford, Buckinghamshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Ickford.
- Family reunions
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden get-togethers
Book the van in Ickford
How our party fish and chip van works in Ickford
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer get-togethers and naming days and christenings, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A country party near Ickford is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Ickford (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Ickford drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Ickford
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Nearby places to Ickford
Other occasions in Ickford
Who books party fish and chip van in Ickford?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Whatever the occasion in Ickford, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Ickford
Is Ickford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Ickford close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book our van in Ickford
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
Hosting a chip van party in Ickford
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Ickford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ickford to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
Within reach of Ickford are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (4.5 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Parties anywhere in HP18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your party could be at a house on Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Ickford includes Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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