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Christmas party fish and chips in Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Stanton Harcourt. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
A chip van near Stanton Harcourt
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Christmas party fish and chips in Stanton Harcourt, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Typical bookings include christmas socials for clubs and office Christmas parties, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In winter near Stanton Harcourt, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Stanton Harcourt (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Stanton Harcourt
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Stanton Harcourt and across Oxfordshire
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Events we cater in Stanton Harcourt
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive family gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Christmas parties in Stanton Harcourt: local tips
Stanton Harcourt is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Stanton Harcourt or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Michael is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Christmas parties anywhere in OX29 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From The Green, Roman Crescent and Main Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Standlake (2 miles south-west), Hardwick (2 miles west), Brighthampton (2 miles south-west), South Leigh (2 miles north-west) and High Cogges (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west) and Carterton (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanton Harcourt includes Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Local schools include Bartholomew School (2.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Harcourt Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. Plan your Christmas party in Stanton Harcourt around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Stanton Harcourt
How far is Stanton Harcourt from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Is Stanton Harcourt too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- December Fridays go first: book early
Afterwards, we pack up.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
- 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