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Christmas party fish and chips in Ascott Earl, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ascott Earl.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas markets and fairs
Planning an event in Ascott Earl?
Christmas party fish and chips in Ascott Earl, fried fresh
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas customer days and depot Christmas treats, with curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy.
In winter near Ascott Earl, we need firm ground and light. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan cover for the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Ascott Earl questions
Is Ascott Earl too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ascott Earl close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Ascott Earl?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ascott Earl and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Ascott Earl in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, tell us about your Christmas 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Ascott Earl
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ascott Earl
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Ascott Earl
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
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Also in Ascott Earl
Occasions we serve in Ascott Earl
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ascott Earl, people book us for occasions like:
- End-of-year customer events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Office Christmas parties
A Christmas fair at Church of the Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
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Christmas parties in Ascott Earl: local tips
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover Ascott Earl as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ascott Earl to Oxford (16 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station serves Ascott Earl directly.
We serve Christmas parties across the OX7 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
The countryside around Ascott Earl includes Blenheim Farm.
What affects the price in Ascott Earl
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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