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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Aston Rowant events
Fish and chip van for events in Aston Rowant: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
Book the van in Aston Rowant
How our fish and chip van for events works in Aston Rowant
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. For school summer fairs and feeding event crew, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and chips and more.
A fête near Aston Rowant might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Aston Rowant (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van for events in Aston Rowant?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Aston Rowant, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
PTAs at schools such as Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
What affects the price in Aston Rowant
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? 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.
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Questions from Aston Rowant
Do you come out to small places like Aston Rowant?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Aston Rowant
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share pitch details
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter fairs in Aston Rowant are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Fairs, fêtes and events in Aston Rowant
Aston Rowant is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX49, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Aston Rowant to Oxford (13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Aston Rowant, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in OX49, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as London Road, Aston Park and Aston Rowant Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Kingston Blount (1 mile north-east), Crowell (1 mile north-east), Lewknor (1 mile south-west), Postcombe (1 mile west) and South Weston (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Lambert Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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