Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Balscote, Oxfordshire
Fish and chip van for events in Balscote: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
- Country shows
Planning an event in Balscote?
Occasions we serve in Balscote
It keeps people on site for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Balscote, people book us for occasions like:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
Fish and chip van for events in Balscote, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater crew and volunteer catering and country shows, serving chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Balscote might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Balscote (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Balscote? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Also near Balscote
Also in Balscote
Running an event in Balscote
Balscote is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX15, we can bring the van to you. Balscote is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 24 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
We take the van to events all over OX15 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Shutford (1 mile south), Alkerton (1 mile north-west), Shenington (1 mile north-west), Epwell (2 miles west) and Tadmarton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Bloxham (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Edge Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Butchers Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Balscote? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. December events in Balscote lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 9:00pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Questions from Balscote
Do you come out to small places like Balscote?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Balscote?
Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Contact us with the details.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Balscote hosts choose us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read 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