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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in East Hendred
Christmas party fish and chips in East Hendred: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips for East Hendred events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in East Hendred
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and lights switch-on events.
In a small place like East Hendred, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
FAQs for East Hendred
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is East Hendred from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When should we eat?
Food early on is typically wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in East Hendred?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on events
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Augustine of Canterbury draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in East Hendred; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
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. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a Christmas party in East Hendred
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Around East Hendred, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like The Hendreds Church of England School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of East Hendred, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
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 Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside East Hendred, we also cover West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to East Hendred
Also in East Hendred
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in East Hendred
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in East Hendred, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send round an allergy question
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Book as early as possible for December
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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