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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Burdrop events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Burdrop.
- End-of-year club parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas party fish and chips in Burdrop
Christmas catering near Burdrop
Burdrop is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Burdrop 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 in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Burdrop to Oxford (22 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hawk's Lane and Acre Ditch, 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 Sibford Gower (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Sibford School (0.5 miles south)
Christmas party fish and chips in Burdrop, cooked to order
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and christmas customer days.
Near Burdrop, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Burdrop (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What else we do in Burdrop
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Burdrop: your questions answered
Is Burdrop close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Burdrop too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send round an allergy question
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Confirm allergies by email
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Plan cover for the queue.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Burdrop in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Events we cater in Burdrop
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas family parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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