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Christmas party fish and chips in New Hinksey, Oxfordshire
Christmas party fish and chips in New Hinksey: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas customer days
Planning an event in New Hinksey?
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in New Hinksey
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas customer days.
In New Hinksey, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near New Hinksey
Other occasions in New Hinksey
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, it is dark in New Hinksey by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in New Hinksey?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in New Hinksey
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a Christmas party in New Hinksey
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in New Hinksey and nearby villages. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist can book the van as a hot-food stall. If people are coming by rail, Oxford station is about 1.3 miles away.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of OX1 and OX4 and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside New Hinksey, we also cover South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
A little further out are The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duke of Monmouth pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north)
New Hinksey questions
Which station is closest to New Hinksey?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How far is New Hinksey from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if it is raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Do you cover New Hinksey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and New Hinksey is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Perfect for your Christmas party in New Hinksey
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like New Hinksey Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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