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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Corporate fish and chip catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Friday lunch treats
- Retirement send-offs
A chip van near Shipton-on-Cherwell
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. For an end-of-day event in Shipton-on-Cherwell, summer gives you light until about 9:30pm; in late May, sunset is around 9:00pm.
- First, tell us 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Food is fried to order, so the last person served gets food as hot as the first. Typical bookings include lunch for site crews and celebrating a big win, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Shipton-on-Cherwell, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Also in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your staff
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
Planning a team lunch in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Shipton-on-Cherwell is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Shipton-on-Cherwell to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Shipton-on-Cherwell are Blenheim Palace (2.5 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boat Public House (0.6 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Shipton-on-Cherwell
It is hot food on site, whatever the weather, because the cooking is inside the van.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer staff parties
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Charity days
Commuters will know that the nearest station is Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Shipton-on-Cherwell: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Is Shipton-on-Cherwell too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What will facilities need from you?
Send us your site’s list, and we will go through it with you.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shipton-on-Cherwell? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- We cover Shipton-on-Cherwell and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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