Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in East Lockinge
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in East Lockinge.
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Team away days
- Customer days
Corporate fish and chip catering in East Lockinge
Corporate fish and chip catering in East Lockinge, cooked to order
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we’ll confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. Typical bookings include staff thank-you lunches and shift teams at depots and warehouses, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural businesses around East Lockinge can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Lockinge?
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including East Lockinge
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share the shift pattern
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Collect allergies in advance
- Flag any coeliac staff
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Staff lunches in East Lockinge: access and travel
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For staff events in East Lockinge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. East Lockinge is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Staff events anywhere in OX12 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside East Lockinge, we also cover Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around East Lockinge includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boar's Head pub (0.6 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What affects the price in East Lockinge
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in East Lockinge?
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Friday lunch treats
- Project milestones
- Leaving dos
- Workplace fundraising days
East Lockinge is about 56 miles from central London, well within our area.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your staff
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Lockinge
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a staff lunch in East Lockinge, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check access and send a quote, with anything your site needs from us.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in East Lockinge
How far is East Lockinge from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is East Lockinge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to our open day?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Nearby places to East Lockinge
Other occasions in East Lockinge
- 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