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Care Home Fish and Chips for Murcott events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van visit turns food into part of your care home visit in Murcott.
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Murcott
Care home visits in Murcott
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Care home visits in Murcott are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Murcott is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Murcott to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
Old photos of Otmoor RSPB reserve can spark conversation during a van visit. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Islip station, about 3.7 miles west.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Care home fish and chips in Murcott, fried fresh
Your team knows your residents best, so we work with the home on portions and diets. We are frequently asked to cater a monthly fish and chip day and day centre treats, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Murcott, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- With the serving side away from windows
- Access the van can manage
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your care home visit. For a summer visit in Murcott, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your care home visit, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Murcott
It brings families in, which residents love.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Murcott book the van for occasions like:
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- Seaside days
- Residents’ celebrations
- Lunch clubs
Some homes in Murcott have links with a local church such as Murcott Mission Room, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What affects the price in Murcott
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your care home visit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Questions from Murcott
What’s the nearest station to Murcott?
Islip station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre.
How far is Murcott from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Murcott?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Murcott is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your care home visit and we’ll send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can everyone take part?
Yes, with meals for texture-modified diets from the home’s own kitchen.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree numbers for residents, staff and families
- Let us know if smaller portions suit
- Involve the kitchen and care team early
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
- 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