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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Drayton and across Oxfordshire.
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Book the van in Drayton
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Drayton
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for community open days and church fêtes.
Events near Drayton are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Drayton (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Drayton
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Drayton
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Drayton Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
Common questions in Drayton
What’s the nearest station to Drayton?
The closest is Appleford station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Drayton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to Drayton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Drayton is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What affects the price in Drayton
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or OX14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Event catering near Drayton
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Drayton will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Saint Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, Appleford station is about 3 miles away.
We take the van to events all over OX14. Whether your event is on High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Drayton we cover include Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Summer events in Drayton have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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 pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Drayton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Drayton
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Drayton
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
- 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