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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Ardington events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Ardington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive family gatherings
- End-of-year customer events
Christmas party fish and chips in Ardington
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ardington
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Christmas party fish and chips in Ardington, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. Typical bookings include lights switch-on events and family Christmas get-togethers, serving gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Ardington, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In December, it’s dark in Ardington by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Ardington, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What affects the price in Ardington
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ardington
It feels festive without being formal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year customer events
A winter fair at a school like Wantage Primary Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Ardington questions
Is Ardington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ardington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Ardington?
We do. We serve events in Ardington and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Places near Ardington
Other occasions in Ardington
Planning a Christmas party in Ardington
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Ardington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Wherever your Christmas party is in OX12, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Well Street, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Ardington, we also cover East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ardington include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boar's Head pub (within half a mile east)
- 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