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Christmas party fish and chips in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Hardwick: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Festive open days
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
A chip van near Hardwick
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Send allergies to us in writing
Plan cover for the queue.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Christmas party fish and chips in Hardwick, fried fresh
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Whether it’s boxing Day and New Year gatherings and end-of-year club parties, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Hardwick, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Hardwick (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
See how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hardwick
What else we do in Hardwick
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Hardwick; light the path to 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Hardwick
Is Hardwick too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hardwick close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Hardwick in December: what to know
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For Christmas parties in Hardwick, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hardwick is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 9 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Wherever your Christmas party is in OX29, we can bring the van to you. Being close to the B4449, Hardwick is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hardwick we cover include Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Hardwick?
It is relaxed and fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
- End-of-year club parties
With the B4449 nearby, December journeys to Hardwick are straightforward.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- 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