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Corporate fish and chip catering in Ascott Earl, Oxfordshire
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ascott Earl: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Summer staff parties
- Fish Friday treats
- Leaving dos
A chip van near Ascott Earl
FAQs for Ascott Earl
What’s the nearest station to Ascott Earl?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, in Ascott Earl itself.
Is Ascott Earl 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 space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your staff, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you serve visitors at events?
We do. Visitors love it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options before booking.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to Ascott Earl?
We do. Ascott Earl is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ascott Earl, cooked to order
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so nobody misses out. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer team days and charity and fundraising days at work.
Rural businesses around Ascott Earl can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Ascott Earl
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ascott Earl
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
Planning a team lunch in Ascott Earl
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For a staff event in Ascott Earl, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ascott Earl to Oxford (16 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station serves Ascott Earl directly. Historic houses near Ascott Earl include Minster Lovell Hall (4.7 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Staff events anywhere in OX7 start with a parking spot for the van. Your staff event could be at a house on London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Blenheim Farm.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. A lunch-break van visit in Ascott Earl is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Give us break and shift times
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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More for events in Ascott Earl
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Ascott Earl?
People mix in the queue.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ascott Earl:
- Lunch for site crews
- Fish Friday treats
- Summer team days
- Project milestones
Central London is about 68 miles from Ascott Earl, and we cover it as standard.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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