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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Cumnor
Fish and chip van for events in Cumnor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
Fresh fish and chips in Cumnor
Fish and chip van for events in Cumnor, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. For community festivals and sports days, we can cook mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Cumnor, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter fairs in Cumnor are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 9:00pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Places near Cumnor
More for events in Cumnor
Community events around Cumnor
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. People in Cumnor book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Cumnor is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 3.1 miles north-east. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled), a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We serve events across the OX2 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, The Park and The Winnyards or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Cumnor we cover include Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
- Local schools include Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Cumnor. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Cumnor
- Events in Cumnor and across Oxfordshire
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Cumnor questions
How far is Cumnor from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Cumnor?
Oxford station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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