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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Howe Hill events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Howe Hill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Howe Hill events
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Howe Hill; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Howe Hill
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We’re often asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and festive gatherings after Christmas, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a small place like Howe Hill, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Howe Hill (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Howe Hill
Do you come out to small places like Howe Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Howe Hill from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Howe Hill
Other occasions in Howe Hill
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Howe Hill?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Howe Hill
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
Whatever the occasion in Howe Hill, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year club parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Icknield Community College, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Festive bookings around Howe Hill
Howe Hill is about 9 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Howe Hill and the surrounding area. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Howe Hill; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX49, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Howe Hill, we cover Cookley Green (1 mile south), Christmas Common (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles east), Shirburn (3 miles north) and Stonor (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles west).
Open spaces near Howe Hill include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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