Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in East Hanney, Oxfordshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in East Hanney. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near East Hanney
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in East Hanney
Do you come out to small places like East Hanney?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is East Hanney from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you come to East Hanney?
Yes, we do. East Hanney is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Fish and chip van for events in East Hanney, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. For club open days and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near East Hanney, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Perfect for your event in East Hanney
It keeps people on site for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In East Hanney, people book us for events such as:
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St James, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Other occasions in East Hanney
Running an event in East Hanney
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of East Hanney or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. East Hanney is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St James Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in OX12, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as Main Street, The Green and Morlands or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near East Hanney include Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In East Hanney, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in East Hanney, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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 fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. 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 East Hanney
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share pitch details
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Settle the pitch terms early
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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