Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Shippon
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Shippon and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
- Charity days
A chip van near Shippon
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A meal out takes everyone off site. A van comes to you. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Shippon
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so staff do not have to go anywhere. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity days and retirement and leaving lunches.
Rural businesses around Shippon can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Shippon (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Shippon
Planning a team lunch in Shippon
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX13 area, we can fry fresh for your staff. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (3.1 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.5 miles south-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Shippon is about 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Within reach you will find Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Of Wales pub (under half a mile south-west)
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your staff event. We handle the cooking and serving. A lunch-break van visit in Shippon is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We arrange the van’s spot and arrival with the site.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shippon
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
FAQs for Shippon
How far is Shippon from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Shippon?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you come to Shippon?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Shippon is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Give us break and shift times
- Ask staff to pre-order
We arrive before your break to park and heat the fryers, so service starts on time.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
- 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