Oxfordshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Kennington, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your team in Kennington.
- Lunch for site crews
- End-of-project celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
Corporate fish and chip catering for Kennington events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Kennington, cooked to order
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and it gets people talking. We’re often asked to cater celebrating a big win and open days and customer events, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Around Kennington, teams work at farms, workshops and units. The van works at any of them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Kennington for staff days and team lunches
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Kennington or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Central London is about 51 miles from Kennington, well within our area. Within reach of Kennington are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.1 miles north) and Garsington Manor (3.7 miles east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1 and OX14, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. From Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For staff events just outside Kennington, we cover Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Kennington include Emmanuel Christian School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Oxford Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tandem pub (0.5 miles north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Where the van can park in Kennington
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. A lunch-break van visit in Kennington is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Kennington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Kennington
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat in Kennington. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Kennington
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
Events we cater in Kennington
It suits shift teams, because service can be planned in waves.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Summer staff parties
- Lunch for site crews
- Fish Friday treats
- Retirement send-offs
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Radley station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies in advance
- Consider a pre-order list
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so service starts on time.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Questions from Kennington
What’s the nearest station to Kennington?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far is Kennington from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for staff are worth planning.
What affects the price in Kennington
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: 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