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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Cutteslowe
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Cutteslowe. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive open days
A chip van near Cutteslowe
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. Plan your Christmas party in Cutteslowe around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Cutteslowe, cooked to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. We are frequently asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and christmas family parties, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Around Cutteslowe, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Cutteslowe
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
Towns and villages near Cutteslowe
Other occasions in Cutteslowe
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Cutteslowe?
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cutteslowe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
If a church like Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan cover for the queue
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Plan cover for the queue.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Common questions in Cutteslowe
Could you trade in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Cutteslowe?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Get in touch with the date.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Cutteslowe in December: what to know
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Around Cutteslowe, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire.
The A4165 make Cutteslowe easy to reach on a dark winter evening. A winter fair at a school like Cutteslowe Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
We serve Christmas parties across OX2. Streets in the area include Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Cutteslowe is on the A4165, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Cutteslowe, we also cover Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Cutteslowe includes Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.6 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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 keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cutteslowe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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