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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Draycott, Oxfordshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Draycott? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Community open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events for Draycott events
Community events around Draycott
Draycott is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. For events in Draycott, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Draycott. Draycott is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Helen, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We take the van to events all over the OX9 postcode area. Other places close to Draycott we cover include Tiddington (1 mile south), Albury (1 mile south-east), Little Ickford (1 mile north-east), Ickford (1 mile north) and Shabbington (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Inn (0.5 miles south)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Draycott
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it is school fairs and sports days and village fêtes, we can cook chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Draycott, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Draycott (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For an evening event in Draycott, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Draycott
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Draycott
We keep cooking in the rain.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Draycott, people book us for events such as:
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports days
- Club open days
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ickford School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 normally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
FAQs for Draycott
Do you come out to small places like Draycott?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Draycott?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
- 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