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Christmas party fish and chips in Wendlebury, Oxfordshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Wendlebury: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips in Wendlebury
Christmas party fish and chips in Wendlebury, cooked to order
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and depot Christmas treats.
In winter near Wendlebury, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Festive bookings around Wendlebury
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In and around Wendlebury, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wendlebury to Oxford (9 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Bicester Technology Studio gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of St Giles is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Wherever your Christmas party is in OX25, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Wendlebury include Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile east)
Places near Wendlebury
What else we do in Wendlebury
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Collect allergies in advance
- Check the van can park on site
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Wendlebury, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wendlebury questions
Do you come out to small places like Wendlebury?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Wendlebury?
Bicester Village station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Wendlebury?
It is relaxed and fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Wendlebury. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- 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.
On the menu in Wendlebury
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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