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Christmas party fish and chips in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Hardwick. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas customer days
Fresh fish and chips in Hardwick
Events we cater in Hardwick
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hardwick book the van for events such as:
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas customer days
- New Year parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Hardwick
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for staff Christmas parties and family Christmas get-togethers.
In a small place like Hardwick, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hardwick (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Hardwick
How far is Hardwick from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Hardwick?
The closest is Bicester North station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you come to Hardwick?
We do. We serve events in Hardwick and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How early do Christmas dates go?
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 provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Plan cover for the queue.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Hardwick
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Hardwick in December: what to know
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Hardwick or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Bicester North station, about 4.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
For Christmas parties in OX27, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles east), Bucknell (3 miles south-west) and Stratton Audley (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find Whitmore Arms Public House (1 mile east)
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Hardwick; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hardwick?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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