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Christmas party fish and chips in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Charney Bassett and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in Charney Bassett?
Festive bookings around Charney Bassett
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For Christmas parties in Charney Bassett, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Charney Bassett. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Charney Bassett to Oxford (12 miles away).
Wherever your Christmas party is in OX12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Charney Bassett includes Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south)
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Charney Bassett
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Charney Bassett, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Keep the queue dry
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Charney Bassett, so put the van where there is good light.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Charney Bassett
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Charney Bassett
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Charney Bassett questions
How far is Charney Bassett from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Charney Bassett too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Charney Bassett, and we will check the date and send a price.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Occasions we serve in Charney Bassett
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas customer days
- End-of-year club parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- 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