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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Book the van in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Where the van can park in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We are often asked to cater community open days and feeding event crew, with mushy peas, curry sauce and chips.
A fête near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At midsummer, events in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree who removes waste
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Questions from Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Which station is closest to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
The closest is Cholsey station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- We cover Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and the whole of Oxfordshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is about 4 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For events in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Brightwell-cum-Sotwell to Oxford (10 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Cholsey station is about 3.1 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 8 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in OX10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Greenmere, Bell Lane and Monks Mead, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, we cover Mackney (1 mile south), Shillingford (1 mile north-east), Wallingford (2 miles south-east), North Moreton (2 miles south-west) and Little Wittenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (10 miles north), Didcot (4 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (under half a mile west) and Pendon Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Brightwell-cum-Sotwell includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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