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Corporate fish and chip catering in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hardwick: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Friday lunch treats
- Workplace fundraising days
- Staff appreciation days
A chip van near Hardwick
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hardwick, fried fresh
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and it gets people talking. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for charity days and end-of-project celebrations.
For farms and rural sites near Hardwick, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Hardwick (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first staff wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. A lunch-break van visit in Hardwick is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Hardwick for staff days and team lunches
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For staff events in Hardwick, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Hardwick is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Hardwick sits roughly 56 miles from central London.
Staff events anywhere in OX27 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Hardwick, we also cover Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles east), Bucknell (3 miles south-west) and Stratton Audley (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
A little further out are Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find Whitmore Arms Public House (1 mile east)
Common questions in Hardwick
Is Hardwick close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Hardwick 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.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for staff are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. Facilities will decide the spot.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Hardwick. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why Hardwick hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or the cost guide.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send round an allergy question
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in 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