Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Caldecott, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Caldecott and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site.
- Sports tournaments
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Caldecott?
Fish and chip van for events in Caldecott, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and feeding event crew, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For events in a place like Caldecott, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Caldecott (OX14, OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Also near Caldecott
Also in Caldecott
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Caldecott events: pitches and permissions
Caldecott is about 1 mile south of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For events in Caldecott, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Caldecott. Caldecott is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Caldecott to Oxford (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Culham station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. If your event is in Albert Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
We take the van to events all over the OX14 and OX13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Mill Road, Baker Road and Saxton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Culham (1 mile east), Abingdon-on-Thames (1 mile north), Sutton Courtenay (1 mile south), Milton (2 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Pendon Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit.
- Schools near Caldecott include McTimoney College of Chiropractic (1 mile north-west) and John Mason School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Anchor Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Put bins near the queue.
A few benches near the van help.
Where the van can park in Caldecott
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Information about power and water
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Caldecott
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Caldecott, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Caldecott
How far is Caldecott from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Caldecott?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Caldecott hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or 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