Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Charlbury, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Charlbury and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- Sports days
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Charlbury
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
About our fish and chip van for events in Charlbury
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater community festivals and village fêtes.
For events in a place like Charlbury, 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, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Charlbury (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Events we cater in Charlbury
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
If visitors are coming by train, Charlbury station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also in Charlbury
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer fêtes in Charlbury have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:30pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Charlbury, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Charlbury
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Charlbury? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Community events around Charlbury
Charlbury is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX7, we can bring the van to you. Charlbury is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Charlbury to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Charlbury Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
We serve events across the OX7 postcode area. Local streets include Market Street, Crawborough Road and Sandford Rise; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the B4022 and B4026 close by, Charlbury is simple for us to get to with the van. Other places close to Charlbury we cover include Fawler (2 miles south-east), Spelsbury (2 miles north-west), Finstock (2 miles south), Stonesfield (2 miles south-east) and Ramsden (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Charlbury
What’s the nearest station to Charlbury?
Charlbury station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Charlbury from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you come to Charlbury?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Charlbury and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
- 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