Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Appleford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Appleford-on-Thames and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Appleford-on-Thames
Appleford-on-Thames: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Appleford-on-Thames?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Appleford-on-Thames?
Appleford-on-Thames has its own station: Appleford station.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you come to Appleford-on-Thames?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Appleford-on-Thames is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Appleford-on-Thames
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for crew and volunteer catering and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
A fête near Appleford-on-Thames might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No kitchen needed
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Community events around Appleford-on-Thames
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX14 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Appleford-on-Thames has its own station, Appleford station.
We take the van to events all over OX14. That could mean an event at a home on Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
A little further out are Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Appleford-on-Thames includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 event.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Winter fairs in Appleford-on-Thames are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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