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Christmas party fish and chips in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Steeple Aston and the surrounding area.
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Book the van in Steeple Aston
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Christmas party fish and chips in Steeple Aston, cooked to order
The van parks outside and serves hot food. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive family gatherings and end-of-year customer events.
For a Christmas party near Steeple Aston, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Steeple Aston: your questions answered
How far is Steeple Aston from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Steeple Aston?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Steeple Aston?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Steeple Aston hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Steeple Aston and across Oxfordshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Keep the queue dry
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December in Steeple Aston means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- We start with a few details 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 a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning a Christmas party in Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in Steeple Aston will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Steeple Aston is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
Christmas parties anywhere in OX25 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Steeple Aston we cover include Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include White Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
- 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