Oxfordshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Headington Quarry, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your team in Headington Quarry.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Team away days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Planning an event in Headington Quarry?
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Headington Quarry, cooked to order
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so nobody misses out. Whether it’s celebrating a big win and friday lunch treats, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Work events near Headington Quarry might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. The van works at any of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your staff can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Headington Quarry, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Business events near Headington Quarry
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. People in Headington Quarry book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Headington Quarry is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
For colleagues arriving by train, Oxford station, about 3 miles west, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.7 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles.
Staff events anywhere in OX3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a staff event at a home on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Headington Quarry includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Schools near Headington Quarry include Windmill Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include English Faculty Library (2 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Headington Quarry
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Summer team days
- Staff appreciation days
- Open days and customer events
- Leaving dos
Headington Quarry is about 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
Headington Quarry: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Headington Quarry?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3 miles away.
How far is Headington Quarry from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you come onto our site?
That’s up to your site, but a car park or yard is typically ideal.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Headington Quarry?
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See how we price or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Collect allergies in advance
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask facilities about access
Put bins near the hatch.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Towns and villages near Headington Quarry
Other occasions in Headington Quarry
- 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