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Christmas party fish and chips in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Forest Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive family gatherings
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Christmas party fish and chips in Forest Hill, fried fresh
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal, without anyone leaving site. Whether it is lights switch-on events and PTA Christmas events, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In winter near Forest Hill, we need firm ground and light. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Forest Hill (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Forest Hill hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Forest Hill questions
Could you trade in Shotover Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Forest Hill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Forest Hill?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Forest Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive open days
- New Year parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sandhills Community Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- 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.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Forest Hill
More for events in Forest Hill
Christmas catering near Forest Hill
Forest Hill is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Around Forest Hill, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Forest Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
If a church like Church of St Nicholas is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Wherever your Christmas party is in OX33, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Main Street, Milton Crescent and Powell Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Forest Hill we cover include Holton (1 mile south-east), Stanton St John (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south), Risinghurst (2 miles west) and Wheatley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.9 miles east) and Templars Square (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Hill include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Nearby schools include Wheatley Park School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arm's Public House (within half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, it is dark in Forest Hill by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Send people out in groups.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
- 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