Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Catslip, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Catslip. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Catslip
For event organisers in Catslip
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Catslip
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and music and food festivals, serving chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Catslip, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Catslip (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Catslip
How far is Catslip from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
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 follow the site rules.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. December events in Catslip lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Who books fish and chip van for events in Catslip?
Hot food keeps families around.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
A school like Nettlebed Community School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Towns and villages near Catslip
Other occasions in Catslip
Catslip events: pitches and permissions
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Around Catslip, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Catslip, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RG9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Catslip, we also cover Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Within reach you will find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn Public House (0.5 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Catslip
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- 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