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Fish and chip van for parties in Medmenham, Buckinghamshire
Party fish and chip van in Medmenham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Medmenham
Party fish and chip van in Medmenham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. For children’s parties and summer garden parties, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Country parties near Medmenham suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Medmenham (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Medmenham
You don’t need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Medmenham and Buckinghamshire:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (1.3 miles east) and Greenlands (2 miles west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Where the van can park in Medmenham
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Medmenham
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For a late-May party in Medmenham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Send us 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Medmenham parties: what to know
Medmenham is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Medmenham as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Medmenham to Reading (9 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Henley-On-Thames station is about 2.9 miles away. Medmenham is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We take the van to parties all over the SL7 postcode area. From Bockmer Lane and Ferry Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Medmenham, we also cover Bockmer End (1 mile north-east), Frogmill (1 mile south-east), Danesfield (1 mile east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Aston (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (15 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Medmenham include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Badger pub (within half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Medmenham and the whole of Buckinghamshire
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Common questions in Medmenham
Is Medmenham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Medmenham?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Also near Medmenham
What else we do in Medmenham
- 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