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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Stanford in the Vale events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Stanford in the Vale and the surrounding area.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
Fresh fish and chips in Stanford in the Vale
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Stanford in the Vale
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and festive gatherings after Christmas.
For a Christmas get-together near Stanford in the Vale, the van on the drive goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Stanford in the Vale (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Stanford in the Vale in December: what to know
Stanford in the Vale is about 5 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We serve Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stanford in the Vale and nearby villages. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Denys is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SN7 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Heigham Court and Fawkner Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Bow (1 mile east), Hatford (1 mile north), Shellingford (1 mile west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Castle (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Dragon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse & Jockey pub (less than half a mile south)
Also in Stanford in the Vale
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Stanford in the Vale in late December is about 4:00pm, 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.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Stanford in the Vale? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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FAQs for Stanford in the Vale
How far is Stanford in the Vale from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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 trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Stanford in the Vale and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Stanford in the Vale
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Whatever the occasion in Stanford in the Vale, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Festive open days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Stanford in the Vale? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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