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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Combe
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Combe and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site.
- Food for volunteers
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Combe
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Combe
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We’re frequently asked to cater club open days and community festivals, with sausage and chips, chips and haddock and chips.
At a field event near Combe, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Combe (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van for events in Combe?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
School fairs, for a school like Combe CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Combe
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Combe? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Combe
Combe is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Combe come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Combe is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Combe to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Laurence's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Combe station is about 0.8 miles away.
Events anywhere in OX29 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Square Firs, Chatterpie Lane and Orchard Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Combe, we also cover East End (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile north-west), Freeland (2 miles south), North Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Fawler (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Morris Motors Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Blenheim Farm.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
Put bins near the queue.
A few benches near the van help.
FAQs for Combe
What’s the nearest station to Combe?
The closest is Combe station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Combe?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come to Combe?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Combe and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer fêtes in Combe 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: 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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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Combe?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- 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