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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Clifton events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Clifton and the surrounding area.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Clifton?
Fairs, fêtes and events in Clifton
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For events in Clifton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Clifton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Clifton to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Anywhere in OX15, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Clifton, we also cover Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House (under half a mile east)
Fish and chip van for events in Clifton, cooked to order
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports tournaments and food for volunteers.
Near Clifton, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Clifton (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Clifton
Do you come out to small places like Clifton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Clifton?
The closest is Kings Sutton station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Clifton.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Clifton?
We keep cooking in the rain.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Clifton and Oxfordshire:
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
If visitors are coming by train, Kings Sutton station is about 2.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clifton?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Clifton
What else we do in Clifton
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or OX15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer fêtes in Clifton have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:30pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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