Buckinghamshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in HP20
A mobile fish and chip van across HP20, covering Elmhurst, Queens Park and Aylesbury. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in HP20?
Towns and villages in HP20
- Elmhurst
- Queens Park
- Aylesbury
- Southcourt
- Turnfurlong
- Quarrendon Estate
- California
- Bedgrove
- Watermead
- Walton
- New Zealand
- Broughton Crossing
What we do in HP20
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Nearby postcode districts
Across Buckinghamshire
Every town in Buckinghamshire
Areas we cover
Fish and chip van hire across HP20
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and village fêtes and school fairs.
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Cost
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why hosts in HP20 choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in HP20 and across Buckinghamshire
- Hot food handed straight over
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Elmhurst
Around Elmhurst, we take the van to homes and venues near Elmhurst School, Stocklake Park Community School and Church of St Mary. You will also find The New Zealand pub (under half a mile west) and Aylesbury Grammar School (0.9 miles south). The closest station to Elmhurst is Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Tindal Centre (within half a mile south-east).
Fish and chip van hire in HP20: local guide
From Aylesbury, Elmhurst and Southcourt to 3 villages and hamlets, bookings across HP20 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Elmhurst: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Elmhurst School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south. In Elmhurst, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in HP20? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A short menu helps everyone
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Events we cater in HP20
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in HP20 book the van for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Staff lunches and team days
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in HP20
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
- 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