Oxfordshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Merton, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Merton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- PTA Christmas events
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips in Merton
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Merton
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. On the menu are cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for christmas family parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
For a Christmas party near Merton, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Nearby places to Merton
Other occasions in Merton
Merton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Merton?
Bicester Village station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Is Merton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Collect allergies in advance
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. An afternoon Christmas party in Merton can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Merton
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Bicester Village station is about 2.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Merton in December: what to know
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Merton, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Merton to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Swithin is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Merton, we cover Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
Where the van can park in Merton
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Merton
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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